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Scottsdale Police Department: Drones

A police officer uses a remote control to fly a drone.
An example of a DJI police drone.
Credit: Dublin Police Department, OH
Agency Scottsdale Police Department
Location Scottsdale, AZ
Technology Drones
Vendor DJI, Flock Safety, Aerodome

The Scottsdale Police Department operated more than 20 drones as of 2024. The agency spent over $300,000 to purchase an Aerodome robotic aircraft equipped with technology from Flock Safety. It will launch remotely in response to emergencies.

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Remote-controlled aerial vehicles that police use to gather footage from the sky.

A police officer uses a remote control to fly a drone.
An example of a DJI police drone.
Credit: Dublin Police Department, OH