The Storey County Sheriff's Office is responding to some recent drone sightings in the Virginia City area.
They say they've received many reports about the drones and want the public to know they are aware.
In a post on Facebook the sheriff's office wrote, "The drone is part of a geophysical drone surveying company contracted to conduct survey operations on claims in the area, including in the BLM land surrounding Virginia City and the Virginia City Highlands.
This drone does not film or photograph, and its payload is a metallurgical survey device.
The contracted company will be continuing survey flights in the areas of Geiger Mountain/SR341, the VC Highlands, and Gold Hill. Survey flights should be complete in 2-3 days.
SCSO has been in contact with the company and drone pilot. The pilot has been advised of private property boundaries and SCSO has reviewed flight paths.
We thank you for your concern and understanding."
