The City of Phoenix is committed to embracing technologies that improve service delivery to the public while protecting the safety and privacy of its residents. The integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called "drones", technology by the City in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is intended to enhance existing departmental capabilities and service to the community.
Resources
Watch Recorded Version of Drone Policy Presentation (Video)
Policy Drafts Before Public Meetings
Draft policies are available for review including the city-wide Administrative Regulation which outlines the purpose of the drone as well as policy requirements focused on the privacy and safety of Phoenix residents, businesses, visitors, and the general public.
UAS Drones Draft Administrative Regulation (A.R.) 03-15-22 (PDF)
UAS Fire Department Draft Policy 03-11-22 (PDF)
UAS Police Department Draft Policy 03-15-22 (PDF)
Policy Drafts After Public Meetings
After a series of public meetings were held (listed below), community feedback and Phoenix City Council input, the Administrative Regulations, as well as the proposed Police Department Fire Department Policies have been updated to reflect the ideas and concerns raised.
Revised UAS Drones Draft Administrative Regulation (A.R.) 05-09-22 (PDF)
Revised UAS Fire Department Draft Policy 05-09-22 (PDF)
Revised UAS Police Department Draft Policy 05-09-22 (PDF)
Original April 11, 2022 Article
The City of Phoenix is seeking public input as it develops a new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) “drone" program.
The Phoenix City Council voted on February 16, 2022 to approve moving forward with a drone program which includes meetings throughout the city where members of the public can help craft the policies and procedures.
The City has established several opportunities for the public to comment on these draft documents.
The following meetings are currently available, with more still to be scheduled in council districts throughout the city.
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| Meeting | Date | Location | District 1: Councilwoman Ann O'Brien | February 28, March 7, 8, 9 March 25, 7:30AM April 19, 7:00PM | Double Tree Hotel 10220 N. Metro Parkway | | District 2: Councilman Jim Waring | Monday, April 4 following 8:30AM budget hearing
| Webex- Translation Available
| | District 3: Councilwoman Debra Stark | Wednesday, March 16 at 6PM | Patina Mountain Preserve - 1431 E. Dunlap | | District 4: Vice Mayor Laura Pastor | Wednesday, March 30 at 6PM | Webex- Translation Available |
| District 5: Councilwoman Betty Guardado | Tuesday, March 1 Neighborhood Leaders Meeting
Wednesday April 27
| Webex- Translation Available
Webex-
Spanish attendee link
| | District 6: Councilman Sal DiCiccio | Wednesday, April 6 at 6PM
| Webex- Translation Available
Spanish Webex link
| | District 7: Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari | Tuesday, April 5 at 6PM
| Zoom
| | District 8: Councilmember Carlos Garcia | Tuesday, March 29 at 6PM
| Webex- Translation Available
| | City-wide | Monday, March 28 at 5PM
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Once approved, Phoenix will join more than 1,500 public safety agencies across the country and at least three dozen in Arizona using drone technology.
If you are unable to participate in an online meeting or want to leave additional comments, you can email them to
contactus@phoenix.gov.
