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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 Additional Military Equipment Requested: Equipment Name: DJI Matrice 4T and DJI Avata 2 Drones- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Quantity Owned: 3 DJI Matrice 4T and 1 DJI Avata 2 Requested Lifespan:5-7 years Equipment Capabilities:The drones will be managed through DroneSense, a U.S.-based fleet management platform. DroneSense provides a public-facing transparency portal and securely records flight data for record and evidence management. Manufactured Product Description:The DJI Matrice 4T is a specialized, compact enterprise drone tailored for law enforcement, public safety,and search and rescue,featuring a four-sensor payload (thermal, 7x tele, medium tele,wide)for rapid deployment and intelligent 1,800m laser rangefinder tracking. It boasts 49-minute flight times,Al object detection,and high-res night vision, ideal for surveillance and situational awareness. The DJI Avata 2 is a compact, durable FPV drone designed for law enforcement,specializing in indoor building clearance, high-risk reconnaissance, and confined search-and-rescue operations. Its built-in propeller guards,4K/60fps video, and 23-minute flight time allow for safe, close-quarters navigation. Purpose/Authorized Uses:These remotely operated, non-weaponized drones would provide real-time aerial video to officers and command staff to enhance situational awareness and reduce risk to personnel during elevated-risk incidents,searches for missing or at-risk persons, disaster response, large outdoor incidents, and crime or collision scene documentation. If approved,the drones would be operated only by trained personnel in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, applicable state law, and departmental policy, and under the direction of a supervisor or incident commander.The Chief of Police may authorize use at community events, city-sponsored events,or to assist other City Departments such as the Fire Department, EOC,Streets,and Building department. Fiscal Impacts:Approximately$50,000 Initial cost, PD will pay for this through internal funding sources Annual Maintenance:Approximately$15,000 Personnel Cost:Approximately$20,000 initial training cost for 1 supervisor, 6 operators through the PD training budget. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use:The drones would be operated only by trained personnel in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, applicable state law, and departmental policy,and under the direction of a supervisor or incident commander Training Required: Drone operators must complete at a minimum: FAA 107 Ground School, UAS Basic Pilots Course, and UAS Night Operations which are courses supported by California POST standards. On-going monthly training costs are anticipated to be absorbed in staff time similar to other specialized units within the department. DJI Matrice 4T DJI Avata 2 mil k$" , y ". %ft, a. /7' %';- 1 41