Leaked SFPD Drone Footage Highlights Growing Urban Surveillance Concerns

Hours of drone surveillance footage from the San Francisco Police Department has been leaked online, exposing the extent to which the city is monitored from the air. The videos were captured using drones from Skydio, a drone technology platform contracted by the SFPD. The leak raises significant questions about how widely law enforcement uses aerial surveillance across urban areas. It also highlights the risks of sensitive footage escaping controlled channels and becoming publicly accessible. The incident has intensified debate around oversight and transparency in police use of drone technology.