County approves application for Drone-as-First-Responder pilot grant
The county authorized seeking a COPS Microgrant to fund a Drone-as-First-Responder pilot using a Skydio DFR system; the drone can launch within 90 seconds and the Board discussed liability and insurance needs before approving application.
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Deputy Sheriff Blake Richards described a Drone as First Responder pilot that would use a Skydio DFR system to launch within 90 seconds and arrive on scene while deputies are still responding. He asked the Board for approval to apply for a COPS Microgrant that would fund equipment and training.
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