Lee County Sheriff’s Office purchases drone with potentially life saving capabilities
LEE COUNTY, Fla.– A new drone has been added to local law enforcement’s arsenal. The gadget is equipped to drop off life-saving tools.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office purchased a ‘Matrice 300’ model drone to find missing people as well as locate suspects.
The drone is able to drop a payload weighing up to 10 pounds. It can also fly up to a mile and a half away from its operator. This could include a first-aid kit or extra gear, like ammunition.
This technology could come in handy when finding lost people in areas of the county that are hard...