<ul><li>The Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD) has received a waiver, granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to operate its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program up to 400 feet across the city without requiring human observers.</li><li>The waiver enables the use of Flock Aerodome system, allowing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations at higher altitudes with radar-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) technology.</li><li>Operating drones at 400 feet provides advantages such as expanded field of view, improved response times, and enhanced safety and stealth.</li><li>The approval of EGPD's BVLOS waiver sets a precedent for other law enforcement agencies looking to enhance their public safety efforts.</li></ul>

Elk Grove Police Receive First FAA Waiver for Citywide 400-Foot Drone as First Responder Operations

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