Lost drones around Del Rio, TX
Description
On Tuesday around 6:30 pm, I was piloting my small gray drone near Del Rio City Park, close to the Rio Grande, when a gust yanked it from my hands and dragged it toward the basketball courts. The drone is a compact gray model with orange prop guards and a dented camera cover. The controller bag has a red zipper and a few scratches from a tumble in the grass. I’m gutted because the footage it carried includes my daughter's birthday party and a few personal clips I’ll never get back. I retraced the sidewalks and the parking lot by the courthouse, scanning under benches and around the swings, but it didn’t turn up. If someone spots it, please let the site know.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.