HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Police DroneMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A SKYDIO XT10 DRONE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a Skydio XT10 drone
and support services from Axon Enterprises Inc. for the Police
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for a total amount not to exceed
$30,068.
BACKGROUND: This purchase of the Skydio X10 drone is to diversify the Police
Department's drone operational capabilities through advanced
autonomous flight technology and high -resolution imaging. Its AI -powered
obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation systems make it ideal for
safe deployment in complex environments. This drone's ability to capture
high -quality thermal and zoom imagery in a live environment will support
critical missions such as search and rescue, suspect tracking, accident
reconstruction, and tactical operations. This drone will improve situational
awareness, reduce risk to officers, and increase the effectiveness and
speed of incident response.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Axon
Enterprises Inc. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would provide the best pricing for meeting the needs of the
City.
Staff recommends approval.
TD/LW