2023 DRONE FUNDRAISER

​Earlier this year, the Board worked closely with Chief Brian Laird and the Paducah Police Department to identify the Foundation’s next large fundraising project: the Draganfly Commander 3 XL Drone System.

The Commander 3 XL is considered the "Swiss Army Knife of Drones." It can be equipped with a variety of payloads to suit the mission, including live-feed cameras, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) for collision reconstruction, and thermal infrared cameras for search missions and special events.

The Foundation is seeking to raise $55,000 to fund this initiative. The fundraising goal includes the purchase of the drone, the payloads and sensors, and officer trainings required to fly the drone. 

This state-of-the-art drone technology will assist the Paducah Police Department with the following:

• COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION: Drones are revolutionizing collision reconstruction, allowing investigators to quickly and accurately document collision scenes, measure distances and angles, and provide strong evidence for court proceedings
  
• SEARCH AND RESCUE: Drones can cover large areas in a short amount of time and provide real-time visual data to rescuers. They can also access areas that may be too time-consuming for rescue personnel to reach or have difficult terrain..
  
• SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY: Drones can survey large crowds, event venues, and surrounding areas to spot suspicious activity, monitor entry and exit points, and assist in the event of an emergency.
  

​To help us meet our fundraising goal, we hope you will consider making a donation. The Foundation’s success is based solely on private financial contributions. There is no amount too small or too large. All donations are tax-deductible. 

More information about the Draganfly system can be found HERE.

There are many ways to donate!

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