Cobb County Police K9 Unit deploys drone to track fleeing suspect

Synopsis

Watch as the Cobb County Police K9 Unit uses a Skydio drone to assist the Marietta Police Department (Georgia) track a suspect who fled on foot. With FLIR technology, the drone quickly detected the suspect’s heat signature, allowing officers to locate them in minutes—much faster than waiting for a police helicopter.

The Cobb County Police Department says this technology is transforming law enforcement, giving officers immediate aerial surveillance to improve safety and efficiency in critical situations.