The CCSO Drone Program consists of members from different divisions of the agency. We currently have 6 FAA Part 107 Certified drone pilots.
Our program operates 3 drones with different capabilities.
- DJI Phantom 4 Pro - This was our first drone and we use it to cover large areas for searching and perimeter control.
- DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - This drone has thermal and zoom capabilities. We use this drone for missing person searches, suspect searches, and perimeter containment.
- DJI Mavic Mini 2 - This drone is compact and can be used in small areas. We have this drone to do building searches but also has the same capabilities as our other drones.
Our primary focus for this program was to be more efficient during large scale searches and provide security for personnel on the ground. We plan to continue building this program in a way that benefits the agency and the community. Finding one missing person or child with our drones, makes the program invaluable.
