Jetson Astro police flights await final registration
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Florida Poly’s chief describes the remaining step before the single-seat aircraft enters service.
Astro, Florida Polytechnic University’s electric police aircraft, is not yet flying patrols. An officer rides inside it.
In a November 12 New Atlas interview, Chief Aaron Murray said the relevant FAA team had approved operations pending final registration. He remains the only fully trained departmental pilot.
The university introduced the Jetson ONE project on October 20. Proposed uses include difficult terrain, storm response and emergency deliveries; students will study flight data.
Police electric-aircraft experiments predate Astro. It will supplement existing vehicles, with registration and training still determining when it can serve.
Source dates: university and Jetson announcements October 20, 2026; chief’s interview November 12.
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