The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) provides unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) resources to local agencies statewide. BCA personnel operate UAVs to assist with missing person investigations, crash reconstruction, recovery operations and other events as defined in Minnesota law.

The BCA also provides these services in other investigative situations with a court order or legal process.

Agencies can request UAV resources by contacting the BCA at 651-793-7000.