The Eugene Police Department recently received an FAA waiver to expand the reach of its drone program.
The new waiver allows drone operators to fly beyond a visual line of sight at altitudes up to 200 feet, working from the police station. Eugene Police had to prove their 13 pilots are fully trained and the equipment meets safety and airspace requirements.
EPD Police Sergeant Kyle Williams said the new regulation helps the department act more quickly and safely, and allows the drone operators to work more hours because they can use one, instead of two, handlers…