100 kilometers per hour: Police in the US intend to use a "flying electric car"
Florida Polytechnic University police are planning to use the Jetson ONE electric aircraft to patrol the campus grounds and respond quickly to emergencies. The single-person vehicle can take off and land vertically, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour.
100 kilometers per hour: US police intend to use "flying electric car"
According to the university, the Jetson ONE is expected to allow police officers to reach areas that are difficult to access in a regular patrol car. Described as a "flying electric car," this device is a pilot-controlled electric aircraft.
Despite a three-year waiting list to acquire the device, the California-based company Jetson expedited the university's order.
According to the company's CEO, Stephan D'haene, the university's engineering focus and its public safety responsibilities provided the basis for prioritizing the project.
Until now, Jetson has mainly focused on customers flying for recreational purposes. Now, the company also wants to explore the possibilities of using its technology for practical tasks. The project with the university police is expected to help evaluate the device's capabilities under operational conditions.
The Jetson ONE is equipped with eight electric motors. According to the manufacturer, it can fly at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour and stay in the air for approximately 20 minutes.
The device weighs nearly 115 kilograms, including the batteries. It also features a ballistic parachute and an automatic landing function.
The project aims to test the feasibility of using personal electric aircraft beyond recreational flights for tasks such as patrolling and emergency response.