New drone program for Aspen, Colorado
Police in Aspen, in the US state of Colorado, have announced the launch of a new drone program
Aspen Police Department stated that the drone program would be used to manage large crowds, search for missing persons, and conduct aerial surveillance in hard-to-reach areas.
The program currently employs two drones, an Anzu Robotics Raptor T worth US$14,900, and a DJI Avata 2 worth $1,299, and is staffed by three pilots.
The Raptor T will be used to cover larger distances in outdoor areas, while the Avata 2 is capable of being flown in tighter spaces, making it ideal for siege situations.
Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) in California recently announced a new partnership with technology developer MatrixSpace to expand its drone-as-first-responder (DFR) program.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca was a Junior Editor at the Voyageur Group. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.