The combination of portability and power has made the Mavic Pro a great airframe for law enforcement applications.
It comes standard with a high-precision, three-axis stabilized gimbal, and professional grade camera.
The unit serves as a best practices
workgroup and is routinely contacted
by departments establishing their
UAS program for assistance in set
up and recommendations for their
operations. As the unit continues
to evolve, there are many future
plans including the proposed
acquisition of new aircraft in 2019.
These aircraft will include Forward
Looking Infrared (FLIR) capabilities in
addition to specialized lighting and
spotlights with loud speakers. This
will significantly increase the unit’s
ability to add operational capabilities
at night and during situations where
de-escalation is necessary.
The Aviation Unit provided news
interviews to educate the public
on the uses and technology that
the aircraft platform provides. The
department maintains a dedicated
web page for citizen outreach
efforts.
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