Florida Poly Police Deploy First US Police Air Vehicle, Electric eVTOL for Search and Rescue

The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has introduced 'Astro', a Jetson ONE electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking the first police air vehicle in the United States. Operating from Lakeland, it will support search, rescue, and emergency response in Polk County, while also serving as an academic tool for aerospace engineering students. This development signals a novel application of eVTOL technology in public safety, though its operational scope and regulatory framework remain to be fully defined.

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