EMB ERJ 170/175 ER/LR
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Airspace Structure; Procedure
On departure while level at 8000 feet I saw what appeared to be a drone at approximately 8500 feet about a mile to our left. It appeared to be somewhat large; dark in color and looked to have two propellers. The First Officer (FO) did not see it. I notified ATC and we continued the flight with no issues.
EMB-175 Captain reported a drone sighting after departure.