Presentation and discussion regarding commercial drone use in Pflugerville.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss opened the item for discussion. Sam Bailey with Amazon provided information about Prime Air, the drone model used, and stated it does not have surveillance capabilities. Mr. Bailey discussed FAA approval, answered questions from council regarding community engagement, and provided information about the customer experience. Discussion followed regarding noise impact, size of the fleet, and average use. Ms. Bailey stated it is a different mode of transportation than has been contemplated in zoning and discussed options. Discussion followed regarding a specific use permit providing the City with some flexibility.