/tags/columbus-helicopter Columbus helicopter en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:26:43 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-24/columbus-to-purchase-two-new-helicopters-for-6-million-while-other-cities-buy-cheaper-drones The city will add two new Bell 505 Basic Aircrafts to its fleet after a unanimous vote by Columbus City Council Monday evening. Other city police departments like Dublin and county agencies like the Franklin County Sheriff's Office have started using a cheaper alternative: drones. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:26:43 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-24/columbus-to-purchase-two-new-helicopters-for-6-million-while-other-cities-buy-cheaper-drones George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-04-01/can-drones-replace-police-helicopters-some-police-in-ohio-are-buying-the-new-technology Many police departments around Ohio use drones, or plan to buy them soon. Some officials view drones as a viable replacement for helicopters. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:53:38 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-01/can-drones-replace-police-helicopters-some-police-in-ohio-are-buying-the-new-technology George Shillcock /politics-government/2023-04-24/columbus-dept-of-public-safety-to-request-new-helicopter-following-upcoming-sale Columbus City Council voted to approve a broker to help sell a $3.4 million helicopter Tuesday. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:27:07 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-24/columbus-dept-of-public-safety-to-request-new-helicopter-following-upcoming-sale George Shillcock