(KNZA)--Doniphan County will be getting a new multi-use asset--a drone. 

At the request of county Emergency Management Coordinator Scott Morris, the Doniphan County Commission Monday approved the purchase of a drone from Skydio Inc. for a cost of $20,439. 

The drone comes with a night sensor, speaker, spotlight attachments and software.  

Morris told commissioners he will take the certification and training to fly the drone as well as offer training to all city and county law enforcement officers, who will provide the manpower, with the unit to be housed at county law enforcement center to allow 24/7 access.  

Morris said he contacted the county’s liability insurance carrier, KCAMP, and the annual insurance premium will be $1,730.  

County Attorney Charles Baskins, citing many beneficial uses countywide, offered Diversion Fee funds to be used towards purchase.  

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, diversion fee funds will cover more than $12,000 of the cost, with Emergency Management funds covering the remainder.