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The York County Sheriff’s Office is adding a new unmanned aircraft to its daily work, as Nebraska TV reports. Deputies say the drone will help them respond faster and stay safer during tough calls. It will assist in search and rescue, crash reconstruction, fugitive hunts, disaster scenes, and anything else where eyes in the sky make a difference.
Right now, two deputies are certified by the FAA to fly the aircraft. The agency says the goal is simple. Work smarter. Respond quicker. Keep York County safer. That is the kind of mission statement every drone pilot wishes they had on a T shirt.
A Growing Trend Among Police
York County is not alone. The Omaha Police Department recently rolled out seven drones to answer select 911 calls, as you read on DroneXL. Chief Todd Schmaderer and Mayor John Ewing praised the move, saying it will save officers time and resources while getting help to people faster.
The department also made a clear promise. No general surveillance. No lazy afternoon neighborhood flyovers. This is not a scene from a dystopian movie. The drones are for specific calls only…