Eye In The Sky
Story Mission in Grand Theft Auto V
High-tech surveillance for high-stakes repossession.
We got a visual on the suspect! — LSPD Pilot
Overview
In the mission Eye In The Sky, Franklin Clinton is tasked by Devin Weston to locate and repossess a high-end sports car, the Z-Type, using a police helicopter equipped with a thermal imaging camera. The mission involves coordinating with Trevor Philips, who assists from the ground, to identify the vehicle and its driver.
This mission showcases the use of advanced technology in vehicle repossession, as Franklin utilizes the helicopter's camera to scan for the car and its driver among various targets in Los Santos. It is a crucial step in Devin Weston's series of car thefts.
The mission is part of a series of tasks given by Devin Weston, leading to the eventual heist of several luxury vehicles.
Mission Objectives
- Locate the Z-Type using the helicopter's camera.
- Identify the driver of the Z-Type.
- Guide Trevor to the Z-Type's location.
- Repossess the Z-Type.
- Deliver the Z-Type to Devin's garage.
Walkthrough
1 Take Off in the Helicopter
- Board the helicopter at the LSPD building. Franklin boards the helicopter piloted by an LSPD officer to begin the search.
- Fly to the search area. The helicopter heads towards the designated area over Los Santos.
2 Use the Thermal Camera
- Activate the thermal imaging camera. Franklin uses the camera to scan for the Z-Type among other vehicles.
- Identify the correct vehicle and driver. Spot the Z-Type and confirm the identity of its driver.
3 Guide Trevor to the Z-Type
- Communicate the Z-Type's location to Trevor. Franklin relays the car's position to Trevor, who is on the ground.
- Ensure Trevor reaches the vehicle. Guide Trevor as he navigates to the car's location.
4 Repossess the Z-Type
- Have Trevor take control of the Z-Type. Trevor approaches and takes possession of the vehicle.
5 Deliver the Z-Type
- Drive the Z-Type to Devin's garage. Trevor delivers the car to the designated location, completing the mission.
Gold Medal Objectives
- Not a Scratch — Deliver the Z-Type with minimal damage.
- Eavesdropper — Listen to all conversations in the helicopter.
- I See You — Find Chad's hiding place on the first attempt.
To achieve the gold medal, focus on maintaining the Z-Type's condition during delivery. Pay attention to the conversations in the helicopter, and be thorough in scanning to locate Chad on the first try.
Aftermath
After completing Eye In The Sky, Franklin and Trevor successfully deliver the Z-Type to Devin Weston, furthering their involvement in his car theft scheme.
The mission unlocks 'Deep Inside', another task involving vehicle theft for Devin Weston.
Trivia
- This mission is one of the few in the game that involves using a helicopter for surveillance.
- The Z-Type is a rare and valuable vehicle in the game, making its repossession a high-stakes task.
- Franklin's role in this mission highlights his growing skills in high-tech operations.
- The use of thermal imaging technology is a unique gameplay element in this mission.
Featured
- Franklin ClintonPlayable protagonist
- Trevor PhilipsGround support
- Devin WestonMission giver
- Z-TypeTarget vehicle
- LSPDHelicopter provider
