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Florida Polytechnic University.
Public university in Lakeland, Florida, United States
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Florida University Unveils Police eVTOL, Awaits FAA Approval
Florida Polytechnic University says it is the first U.S. law enforcement agency to add a piloted electric aircraft, nicknamed Astro, to its operations. Pending FAA approval, the vehicle is intended to help officers reach isolated areas, support searches and emergency response, and provide a research tool for students.
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About Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University is a public university in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Created as an independent university in 2012, it is the newest of the 12 institutions in the State University System of Florida. It is the state's only public polytechnic university, and focuses solely on STEM education.
Everything about Florida Polytechnic University →- Country
- United States
- Inception
- 2012
- Website
- http://floridapolytechnic.org/