Asheville Police Drone Program Quiz

What waiver did the Asheville Police Department receive from the FAA?

• Nighttime Operation waiver

• Recreational Use waiver

• Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver

• Commercial Drone waiver

What is one of the main concerns critics have about the drone program?

• Increased surveillance and lack of transparency

• The drones are not effective

• The drones are too expensive

• The drones are too noisy

How many drones did the APD have access to after the program expanded?

• 25 drones

• 14 drones

• 19 drones

• 6 drones

What was one of the uses of drones after Hurricane Helene?

• Delivering mail

• Weather forecasting

• Search and rescue operations

• Traffic monitoring

What is required for an officer to operate a drone according to APD policy?

• A license from the FAA

• A drone pilot certificate from a private company

• A special police badge

• A permit from the city council

What did the APD spokesperson say about the transparency page?

• It is only available to police officers

• It will never be created

• They have not been able to locate a company to assist in executing it

• It is already available online

What is the main purpose of the drone program according to Police Chief Mike Lamb?

• To entertain the public

• To reduce noise pollution

• To replace police officers

• To enhance officer safety and improve situational awareness

What did Libertie Valance describe the drone program as?

• Environmentally friendly

• Dystopian

• Innovative

• Cost-effective