Aspen Police makes gains through new drone program

Aspen Police makes gains through new drone program

The Aspen Police Department has gained a bird’s eye perspective on the city.  Five months into its new drone program, the department has made strides to manage large crowds, search for missing persons, and provide visual service in areas where human presence is impossible. “The amazing thing about this program is it’s just allowing us to have a perspective that we normally wouldn’t have,” said Aspen Police Officer Lee Malik, who pilots the drone…