May 12, 2026Board meeting
Shreveport City Council City Council Meeting
The council received a presentation regarding a new drone pilot training program aimed at certifying local residents, including youth, for various industry applications. The discussion included the current use of drones by police and fire departments for public safety, search and rescue, and hazardous incident response, as well as the potential for using trained civilian pilots for support roles to allow officers to focus on street patrol. Potential collaboration between the city and the drone training program was explored, alongside considerations regarding airspace restrictions and FAA waivers.