White County Gets Law Enforcement Drone, Deputies Licensed
A new, grant funded police drone being utilized by the White County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to expand the department’s capabilities. Lieutenant James Blankenship said the Vantage Robotics drone has a thermal imaging camera. It will be used primarily for search and rescue, or high risk situations. Blankenship said there are some legal limitations […]
Cookeville GIS Drone Pilot FAA Certified
Cookeville now has an FFA certified drone pilot for the first time in about a year. David Bailey was hired last July without the FAA certification, but with the understanding he would certified within one year of employment. Planning Department Director Jon Ward said using the drone has been beneficial for the city. “With the […]
