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Commission approves purchase of DJI Matrix 30 drone for sheriff’s office
Summary
The county authorized a purchase order to buy a DJI Matrix 30 drone with thermal and recording capability for the sheriff’s office to be paid from the equipment fund.
The Osage County Commission approved a purchase order for a DJI Matrix 30 drone for the sheriff’s office at the June 3 meeting.
Sheriff Wells presented the request and identified the purchase price in the meeting documents as $18,184.99. Commissioners approved purchase order number 4036 to DSLR Pros to be paid from the county equipment fund.
Wells discussed operational uses including search and rescue and noted the unit’s thermal and recording capabilities. Commissioners moved and approved the purchase; the motion carried in open session.
Why it matters: The department said the aircraft’s combined imaging and thermal capability would assist operations such as searches and evidence-location tasks.
Next steps: The county will execute the purchase order and take delivery per vendor timeline.
