Many police agencies are now using a "Drone as a First Responder" program in their efforts to keep communities safe. The Carson City Sheriff's Office is one of them.
On Wednesday, the Reno City Council approved a $1.9 million contract for a new drone program.
They found six different drones just Friday morning and spoke to the people flying with them about the danger involved.
Sparks Police Department's newest drone is stationed in a secret area in the city that's designed for the more violent calls.
With Labor Day weekend coming up, police and firefighters are reminding folks to be responsible while enjoying the holiday.
The Sparks Police Department is implementing a drone program that they say is designed to improve emergency response times and enhance community safety.
The industry has long pressed for the rule because being able to operate drones out of sight opens up a multitude of possibilities for their use.
The Barron Fire burning in the Rattlesnake Mountain area is now fully contained.
The collision caused the firefighting aircraft to be grounded for several days.
SB11 prohibits law enforcement, fire departments, and public agencies from using drones from the largest drone manufacturer in the world.