Police microdrone program rollout
City of Abbotsford- Detected
- Oct 20, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At its June 24, 2026 meeting, the Abbotsford Police Board heard a presentation on the Patrol division Microdrone Program. The program uses small remotely operated aircraft for search and rescue, emergency response, and active investigations, with strict privacy controls and supervisory oversight. The board discussion shows an implementation underway inside policing operations, with future training, cybersecurity, and airspace coordination needs still relevant.
- Meeting date
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of Abbotsford
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