On 01/23/26, from about 1900 hours, until about 2000 hours, the drone was deployed in the area of Fruitdale Lane, and Evergreen Road, La Grande. The drone was requested when concerned parents could not locate their young child who was in the process of completing a chore. The drone’s thermal imaging was used to survey nearby areas to assist law enforcement, SAR, and family look for them. After a short search, the child was found inside a building on the property and determined to be safe and in good health.
On 02/22/26, from about 2016 hours, until 2054 hours, the drone was deployed in the area of Gangloff Park in La Grande. The drone swept over areas of the Grande Ronde River, freeway, and Rapid Run Loop to assist the La Grande Police Department in locating a vulnerable citizen who had not been seen after leaving their residence several hours prior. The individual was ultimately located after citizens called about them expressing peculiar behavior near Alder St / O Avenue. The individual was ultimately reunited with family after law enforcement verified their identity.