An ongoing question surrounding the Metro Nashville Police Department’s recent Drone as First Responder trial has been whether a contract existed.
MNPD has repeatedly stated that no contract or written agreement with Skydio — the company that provided the drones — exists, and the equipment was provided at no cost.
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