10-04-2014, 02:03 PM
The Search for Hannah Continues -- No Stone Left Unturned
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In searching for Hannah this week, Virginia authorities have used a drone ^ to aid in the search for a missing person for the first time. The drone comes with cameras and heat sensors. It was deployed by Virginia Tech over areas of Albemarle County that all-terrain vehicles and helicopters cannot reach.
“There is a camera system on board. From what we know we may be able to observe on the ground what the pilot sees,” said Albemarle Police Chief Col. Steve Sellers.
Virginia Tech's Institute of Critical Technology and Applied Science will operate and oversee the Aeryon SkyRanger. “Some of the areas we are going to search are difficult for ATVs to get into. They are difficult for a helicopter to get into because of the tension in the power lines,” Sellers said.
Fifty-five people searched by ATVs, on foot, and by helicopter Wednesday.
“We are covering that area that we talked about earlier that is between Broad Lynch Road and Scottsville. We are still working toward Stoney Point northeast of the city,” Eggeman said.
The Department of Emergency Management has covered 135 miles. Charlottesville police have received more than 3,000 tips and renew their vow to find Graham.
Source: http://www.nbc29.com/story/26680810/dron...nah-graham
In searching for Hannah this week, Virginia authorities have used a drone ^ to aid in the search for a missing person for the first time. The drone comes with cameras and heat sensors. It was deployed by Virginia Tech over areas of Albemarle County that all-terrain vehicles and helicopters cannot reach.
“There is a camera system on board. From what we know we may be able to observe on the ground what the pilot sees,” said Albemarle Police Chief Col. Steve Sellers.
Virginia Tech's Institute of Critical Technology and Applied Science will operate and oversee the Aeryon SkyRanger. “Some of the areas we are going to search are difficult for ATVs to get into. They are difficult for a helicopter to get into because of the tension in the power lines,” Sellers said.
Fifty-five people searched by ATVs, on foot, and by helicopter Wednesday.
“We are covering that area that we talked about earlier that is between Broad Lynch Road and Scottsville. We are still working toward Stoney Point northeast of the city,” Eggeman said.
The Department of Emergency Management has covered 135 miles. Charlottesville police have received more than 3,000 tips and renew their vow to find Graham.
Source: http://www.nbc29.com/story/26680810/dron...nah-graham