Once a technology available only to the highest levels of government and military, unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are widely used by professionals and hobbyists alike. The two UAV’s in the Precinct 5 arsenal, however, are far from recreational drones.
The twin Matrice M210 V2s, call signs Maverick and Goose, are capable of flying at speeds just over 50 miles per hour. With a maximum range of 3 miles, an operational ceiling of 9842 feet, and flight time of around 30 minutes, these UAV’s are ideally suited for handling all manner of emergency and law enforcement scenarios
They are equipped with ultrasonic sensors, allowing for anti-collision, flight and hover stabilization, and nearby airspace monitoring capabilities. They carry dual long-range camera systems boasting an incredible 180x combined zoom, making it possible for them to read a license plate from a mile away.
Night operations pose no problems as the FLIR thermal imaging capabilities work jointly with the camera system, allowing deputies to gain significant situational data day or night.
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