Florida Debuts Air Patrol

Florida Polytechnic University’s police department in Lakeland has added Astro, a single-seat electric aircraft built by Jetson, to explore its use in emergency response. The aircraft can reach 63 mph and fly for about 20 minutes per charge, but it still needs FAA authorization before it can conduct operational police patrols. The university also plans to use Astro for student research and collaborate with regional law enforcement on potential emergency missions.

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