FULLERTON DRONE LAB PARTNERS WITH FULLERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FLYING LION TO PROVIDE DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER SERVICE FOR CITY OF FULLERTON
In an effort to serve the community and gain real-world training, the Fullerton College Drone Lab has partnered with Flying Lion Inc., and Fullerton Police Department to provide drone as first responder service for the city.
Fullerton College drone students, in the Hornet Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program, will maintain and help launch uncrewed aerial vehicles from a rooftop, for Flying Lion, Inc., to assist the Fullerton Police Department employ drones as first responders.
“This is a great opportunity for Fullerton College students to gain real-world experience. While helping out our local community,” said Jay Seidel, professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College.
Drone as First Responder (DFR), as employed by FPD, will consist of drones positioned at a high point in the city, providing the ability to immediately deploy the aircraft to the reported emergency incidents, calls for service, or first responder requests. In many cases, the drones can arrive at any given incident prior to first responders on the ground and provide greater situational awareness for the officers.
The DFR Program follows all established FAA guidelines, privacy laws, and FPD Policies regarding the use of uncrewed aerial systems.
