Florida Poly unveils electric aircraft for police use

LAKELAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida Polytechnic University has unveiled a manned electric aircraft that university police hope to use for public safety.The Bradenton Police Department posted a humorous response on social media after the unveiling. The post did not announce that Bradenton police are buying, testing or planning to use a flying patrol vehicle.“Can you pull over a flying car for speeding?” the department asked. “If so, what’s the speed limit? Who has the right-of-way at 500 feet? And are we going to need airborne traffic enforcement?”Florida Poly has named its aircraft Astro. The electric aircraft can take off and land vertically, without a traditional runway.University officials said Astro could help police monitor campus grounds and nearby areas, reach locations that may be hard to access by vehicle, assist with recovery after storms and deliver emergency supplies.The university is still seeking final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before using the aircraf