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Rome, GA: Floyd County EMA drone already helping in searches
ROME, GA - Floyd County Emergency Management Agency added an advanced drone for search and rescue, storm assessments and public safety, paid for by an $11,000 corporate sponsorship grant from Georgia Power. The drone has thermal imaging, obstacle avoidance, a laser rangefinder, weather-resistant durability and batteries that can be swapped in flight, and has already assisted with missing person searches, damage assessments, crash investigations and fire operations.
"Many of the counties that surround us are already using drones for search and rescue, and thanks to the generosity of Georgia Power we are now better able to help our community," said Chris Fincher, EMA deputy director. Operators are FAA licensed, and digital night vision is planned.
Sources: Floyd County Government; Georgia Power; AllOnGeorgia; WRGA. Photo: Amy Dawkins, Floyd County Government.
Sources: AllOnGeorgia, Oct 12 2026 (Georgia Power release) · WRGA / Coosa Valley News, Aug 25 2026 (Floyd County Government)
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