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El Centro Police provide six-month update on unmanned aerial system program; department says program uses grant funds and has flown 24 missions
Summary
Police officials presented a six-month update on El Centro's unmanned aerial system (UAS) program, saying the department has three drones, six FAA Part 107-certified pilots, has flown 24 missions and recorded no public complaints to date. The department said purchases were funded by grant monies, not the general fund.
The El Centro Police Department provided a progress report on its unmanned aerial system program, describing operational experience, funding sources and plans for expansion.
A police representative (unnamed in the public remarks) told the council the department currently has three UAS units, six FAA Part 107-certified pilots and that the program went live in September of last year. “We have 3 drones in our possession,” the presenter said, and reported the department has "flown 24 missions" outside of training, including searches for…
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