Las Vegas, NV Metro Police introduced Yuneec drones to its aerial fleet

Las Vegas, NV Police introduce Yuneec drones

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Las Vegas Metro Police introduced Yuneec drones to its aerial fleet in October 2018. The county department can now conduct investigations by air for approximately $20 per week rather than the $400 to $1,000 per hour for helicopter use.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)Emergency Services

Clark County, NV

County in Nevada

United States

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Use of drones on rise for Las Vegas police, rescue agencies | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Drones provide better aerial photos than helicopters, Martel said, because it can hover much closer to the scene and provide more detail. The department used a drone for collision reconstruction after a fatal crash at East Flamingo Road and South Eastern Avenue on Dec. 13.

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