In effect
Limited protection
Tampa, FL — Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Tampa, FL · Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Tampa PD operates a Skydio-based DFR pilot in the Ybor and Downtown areas governed by Florida Statute 934.50, prohibiting facial recognition, weaponization, and warrantless surveillance of private areas.
Technical detail
Tampa PD operates a Skydio-based DFR pilot in the Ybor and Downtown areas governed by Florida Statute 934.50, prohibiting facial recognition, weaponization, and warrantless surveillance of private areas.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Tampa, FL
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-03-01 |
| Citation | Tampa Police Department Drone as First Responder Program |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program | City of Tampa ↗ |
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