Orange County to use drones to patrol for sharks

Wednesday, June 17, 2015
A drone is now helping lifeguards find sharks off the Southern California coast.



It allows lifeguards at Orange County City's Seal Beach to check large areas of the water quickly.
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In the past, lifeguards have surveyed the water while riding a jet ski. That process usually takes about two hours.

The drone can get it done in 20 minutes.
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