Boynton Beach OKs $90K Axon Drone Over Budget Fears

Boynton Beach Advances Drone Program, Waterfront Rules And Pence Park Changes

BOYNTON BEACH, FL — Boynton Beach commissioners moved forward Tuesday with a police drone first responder program, new waterfront development rules, downtown density changes and the next steps for Pence Park, while also agreeing to bring Boynton Forest back for a future public discussion. The June 16 meeting followed a commission workshop on the city’s comprehensive plan update, where officials asked for more time and clearer public access befor…

Boynton Beach OKs $90K Axon Drone Over Budget Fears

Boynton Beach is getting a police drone first responder program, but not without a fight over the bill. On June 16 the city commission approved an Axon drone package in a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Aimee Kelley the lone no after she questioned the timing of the purchase during early budget talks. Photo credit: Boynton Beach PD The drones will support the city’s real-time crime center and answer priority calls. The first payment does not start u…