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Hey anyone know what that helicopter

2023-02-13 23:35:03.583487+01 by Dan Lyke 2 comments

Hey, anyone know what that helicopter circling slowly over Petaluma, moving north to south, mid-day today was? Perhaps centered down Lakeville? Didn't recognize it as law enforcement, forgot my glasses so couldn't see if there was a news logo on it, but didn't look familiar.

Perhaps a small camera pod on front?

[ related topics: Interactive Drama Photography Current Events Law Enforcement Aviation - Helicopters ]

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#Comment Re: Hey anyone know what that helicopter made: 2023-02-14 03:50:04.379144+01 by: markd

https://www.flightradar24.com/ is a great utility for "WTF is overhead". One evening a Big Honkin' Something flew over. Then half an hour later, happened again. Used FR24 and discovered the national guard was doing refueling exercises, drawing a giant oval over the area.

#Comment Re: Hey anyone know what that helicopter made: 2023-02-16 23:17:16.175584+01 by: Dan Lyke

And the answer was: LIDAR surveying of power lines for PG&E:

https://www.petaluma360.com/ar...ssess-power-line-safety-for-pge/

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