NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the French Quarter Economic Development District (FQEDD) met to hear a presentation on Quarterly Budget Expenditure reports of the FQEDD Trust Fund. The FQEDD also received a presentation from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) regarding the 8th District Drone program. Following the presentation, the FQEDD voted on a motion to approve an amendment to the 2026 FQEDD operating budget to appropriate funds for the NOPD 8th District Drone Program within the FQEDD boundaries.