The Redmond Police Department is now the first agency in Washington state to receive Federal Aviation Administration approval to operate drones without a visual observer as it is set to utilize the unmanned aerial vehicle for policing full time next year.
In April, the Redmond Police Department implemented a “Drones as First Responders” program which aids police officers during 911 calls.
The Drones as First Responders unit is composed of officers as pilots who are licensed through the FAA.
The approval from the FAA on Monday is a result of over a year of testing and research with the Redmond Police Department and Drones as First Responders providers.
With the new authorization, the Redmond Police Department’s Drones as First Responders program will now operate beyond the pilot’s direct view without needing a visual observer. […]
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