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Is that a UFO on campus? Yes, if you mean uniformed flying officer

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Briefings

Florida Polytechnic University has received FAA approval for its first flying police officer, a Jetson ONE nicknamed Astro. The aircraft is not currently on campus patrol but requires final paperwork to begin operations. This marks a potential milestone for eVTOLs in law enforcement, though the specific operational timeline remains uncertain.

Key points

• Florida Polytechnic University has received FAA approval for its first flying police officer, a Jetson ONE nicknamed Astro.
• The aircraft is not currently on campus patrol but requires final paperwork to begin operations.

Context

Florida Polytechnic University is developing an eVTOL for campus security. The aircraft is nicknamed Astro and is not yet on patrol, though the FAA has signed off on the project.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the university's announcement of FAA approval and the aircraft's nickname. Specific operational dates, exact number of officers, or detailed deployment plans are not provided in the source.

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