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TUSCALOOSA FIRE RESCUE GETTING DRONE FOR SEARCH ASSISTANCE

Reporting by WVUA 23 Reporter Keldreck Conwell Soon, a drone will become a part of the Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Department’s assortment of tools. The drone will have many key components, taking on duties to help the fire department search for anyone who goes missing. The equipment costs about $25,000. …

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Tech Savvy: Drones to the rescue

Drones were originally used in military applications in situations deemed too dangerous for humans, but they are growing in popularity and deployed for other purposes such as policing, surveillance, product deliveries and aerial photography, just to name a few. Crow Wing County’s drone program has been up and running for …

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