Axon Air Skydio drones
Coconut Creek commissioners on Thursday will consider a pair of resolutions that together would help launch a new police drone program—one measure accepting a $100,000 state grant to purchase four drones, and a second authorizing another $100,000 in federal forfeiture funds to cover the program’s required software and support services.
The first resolution accepts a $100,000 Drone Replacement Program Grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). According to city documents, Coconut Creek applied for the program earlier this year and was selected to receive full funding.
A second resolution up for a vote Thursday would authorize the city to use $100,000 from Coconut Creek’s Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund to support the software and services needed to operate the Axon Air Skydio drones.
The measure specifically allocates the funds for the purchase of the Axon Air Skydio Basic Patrol software and subscription, which would cover software access, technical support, and warranty services for the drones over a five-year period.
The city maintains federal and state law enforcement trust funds for the lawful receipt and disbursement of forfeiture money – funds seized in connection with criminal investigations – in compliance with Department of Justice guidelines, city records show.
Police said they requested the forfeiture fund appropriation to ensure their new drone program includes the necessary operational software, maintenance systems, and ongoing support.
Axon Air Skydio Basic Patrol is the platform that will allow Coconut Creek officers to manage the drones, store and review flight data, and integrate the aircraft into patrol and emergency-response operations, records show.
The subscription also provides access to system updates, technical support, and warranties over the full five-year term, ensuring the new drone fleet remains functional and compliant with regulatory standards, city records state.
Together, the two resolutions would fully fund both the equipment and its long-term support infrastructure, clearing the way for the city’s first police drone program.
Police drones are typically used for search-and-rescue operations, crime-scene documentation, traffic-collision reconstruction, and providing officers with aerial views during emergency responses.
Commissioners are expected to vote on both drone items at Thursday’s commission meeting.
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