On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, Macedonia’s Safety Forces Drone Team participated in a multi-agency training exercise at Blossom Music Center, hosted by the Summit County Sheriff's Office.

A total of 26 pilots from eight departments across Summit County took part in the event.

The training scenario involved locating a distressed and potentially dangerous individual hiding somewhere on the property.

Drone teams were tasked with establishing safe drone operations, locating the individual, and communicating real-time movements to SWAT officers on the ground.

Exercises like this strengthen regional partnerships and ensure our drone teams are prepared to respond quickly and effectively when called upon.