Recent content by MtnScout

We have a M210 and a couple of Phantom 4's we fly for SAR and I have left the M210 in the truck and flown the P4 rather than risk the M210, especially with a lots of wind. Also, one of the first things we train our observers on is hand launching and catching both platforms. BTW, 26k was likely...

The Wilderness Act has been around since 1964. As a SAR team authorized and administrated by our Sheriff, we have a strictly enforced MOU with the USFS that allows us to use motorized and mechanized equipment (including sUAS) on a SAR mission only ( no training ) and we have to send a debrief...

Funny you should ask. We currently use the 4 Phantom P4P's we have in the stable. We are putting together a request and plan to roll out a Matrice 200 or 210 in the next couple of months. Right now we are using Helicopters with FLIR for thermal. Appx 5 hours of that would buy a pretty nice IR...

Hello Fellow Mavic Drivers, I've been a lurking member for awhile but thought I should formally introduce myself. As the thread indicates, I am a 107 SAR pilot for our local Sheriff's SAR team. I also hold a Private pilot license (Part 91). In addition, I am the Support Division FTO (Field...