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Photos: Tim Yaeger, left, coordinator, and Gary Patnode, deputy coordinator, of Genesee County Emergency Management Services check out the features of the department's new Autel Robotics EVO II drone that will be used to assist in emergency situations. The 8-pound device can fly to a maximum height of 400 feet, has hovering capability and a memory feature that enables it to return from the point that it was launched. Currently, Dan Coffey, a New York State fire instructor and deputy fire coordinator for the Center Battalion, is the only authorized pilot, but others will be trained to operate it. Photos by Mike Pettinella.

Previously: Emergency Management Services receives its first drone 

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/mike-pettinella/genesee-county-ems-moves-into-the-drone-age/574043#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/mike-pettinella/genesee-county-ems-moves-into-the-drone-age/574043 Oct 19, 2021, 1:49pm drone Genesee County EMS moves into 'The Drone Age' mikepett <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/129907/2021-10/drone2_a.jpg?itok=KkxiWDSp" width="460" height="360" alt="drone2_a.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/129907/2021-10/drone_1.jpg?itok=T7l8AJI0" width="460" height="345" alt="drone_1.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p><em>Photos:&nbsp;</em>Tim Yaeger, left, coordinator, and Gary Patnode, deputy coordinator, of Genesee County Emergency Management Services check out the features of the department's new Autel Robotics EVO II drone that will be used to assist in emergency situations. The 8-pound device can fly to a maximum height of 400 feet</p> Drone reportedly flying at an altitude of 3,000 feet over Pembroke https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/drone-reportedly-flying-at-an-altitude-of-3000-feet-over-pembroke/567092 A traffic controller has contacted Genesee County Emergency Dispatch to report the sighting of a drone flying at 3,000 feet over Pembroke, apparently in the flight path for the Buffalo Airport.

It's illegal to fly a drone above 400 feet unless flying over a tall structure. 

A deputy has been dispatched to the area of Gorton Road and Phelps Road.

The drone is described as about two feet by two feet and silver.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/drone-reportedly-flying-at-an-altitude-of-3000-feet-over-pembroke/567092#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/drone-reportedly-flying-at-an-altitude-of-3000-feet-over-pembroke/567092 Jun 23, 2021, 2:37pm drone Drone reportedly flying at an altitude of 3,000 feet over Pembroke Howard Owens <p>A traffic controller has contacted Genesee County Emergency Dispatch to report the sighting of a drone flying at 3,000 feet over Pembroke, apparently in the flight path for the Buffalo Airport.</p> <p>It's illegal to fly a drone above 400 feet unless flying over a tall&nbsp;structure.&nbsp;</p> <p>A deputy has been dispatched</p> Drone flying into yard on Liberty Street in the city irks caller https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/drone-flying-into-yard-on-liberty-street-in-the-city-irks-caller/566447 A caller to dispatch who lives on Liberty Street complains that "a drone flew into her yard from the Jackson Street area." City police are responding.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/drone-flying-into-yard-on-liberty-street-in-the-city-irks-caller/566447#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/drone-flying-into-yard-on-liberty-street-in-the-city-irks-caller/566447 Jun 13, 2021, 6:26pm drone Drone flying into yard on Liberty Street in the city irks caller Billie Owens <p>A caller to dispatch who lives on Liberty Street complains that "a drone flew into her yard from the Jackson Street area." City police are responding.</p> Unknown drone operator holding up Muckdogs' game at Dwyer Stadium, police responding https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/unknown-drone-operator-holding-up-muckdogs-game-at-dwyer-stadium-police-responding The general manager at Dwyer Stadium has contacted the Genesee County Dispatch Center to report a drone flying over the field; the operator is unknown.

"They are unable to continue with their normal operations," a dispatcher says.

City police are responding.

It's Thirsty Thursday and the Muckdogs were set to play the Spikes at 7:05 tonight.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/unknown-drone-operator-holding-up-muckdogs-game-at-dwyer-stadium-police-responding#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/unknown-drone-operator-holding-up-muckdogs-game-at-dwyer-stadium-police-responding Aug 22, 2019, 7:14pm drone Unknown drone operator holding up Muckdogs' game at Dwyer Stadium, police responding Billie Owens <p>The general manager at Dwyer Stadium has contacted the Genesee County Dispatch Center to report a drone flying over the field; the operator is unknown.</p> <p>"They are unable to continue with their normal operations," a dispatcher says.</p> <p>City police are responding.</p> <p>It's Thirsty Thursday and the Muckdogs were set to</p>