Drones give state, local agencies a helpful eye in the sky

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

MONROE — Eyes on.

The city of Monroe is joining a growing number of local governments and agencies turning to the skies to gain a new perspective.

On Tuesday, the City Council set aside $18,000 in its 2020 budget for a flying drone to be shared by the city’s police, public works, marketing and other departments, city administrator Deborah Knight said.

Monroe parks director Mike Farrell said the new tool will help his department plan events and monitor projects.

The city’s stormwater division will use aerial photography to monitor important drainage routes that are sometimes covered by blackberry bushes.

Although the city budget goes into effect in January, the program will take months to get off the ground due to extensive required training.

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[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

1. This is about a police helicopter, not a drone, but it's still fun.

Creative kids!