When and where can the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Unit fly?

At this point, the aircraft can only be flown during daylight hours and less than 400 feet above the ground. The small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) must be flown within line of sight of the officer who is remotely piloting the UAS, which essentially means it must be flown in the general area where it takes off. The equipment has to be driven to the incident scene and unloaded. The police department is not allowed to fly directly over crowds such as football games or parades.

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1. What is a drone?
2. How do they work?
3. How will the police department utilize the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Unit?
4. When and where can the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Unit fly?
5. Will my privacy be impacted?