Jetson ONE Becomes a Flying Police Patrol Vehicle at Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University has selected the Jetson ONE, a single-seat electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, for potential use in law enforcement and public safety operations. Developed by Jetson Inc., the aircraft is described by the university as the world’s first electric VTOL designed for integration into law enforcement activities.

The aircraft, registered as N911FP and named ‘Astro’ after the iconic dog from the classic cartoon ‘The Jetsons’, is intended to help the university explore new applications for advanced air mobility. Its potential roles include campus surveillance, accessing locations that are difficult to reach with conventional vehicles, and delivering emergency supplies when rapid response is required. The university obtained Part 91 approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to integrate the aircraft into its operations.

The deployment represents an expansion of the Jetson ONE beyond recreational personal aviation into professional and public-service applications. The aircraft is based on a Part 103 recreational platform, which Jetson says was validated in May 2025 with sufficient weight allowance for additional mission-critical equipment and police lights.

“This is an important milestone in the execution of our strategic plan and in the broader public acceptance of personal electric aviation,” said Stéphan D’haene, Chief Executive Officer of Jetson Inc. “Our ambitions have always extended beyond recreational flying. With the Jetson ONE now flying on four continents and with more than 125 pilots trained, we are demonstrating that personal eVTOL technology is moving from an extraordinary idea into practical, real-world use.”

The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department plans to investigate how ‘Astro’ could improve situational awareness and support emergency-response activities. The university also intends to collaborate with regional law enforcement agencies to explore possible public-safety applications. Police Chief Aaron Murray highlighted the importance of understanding how the technology can be introduced responsibly as advanced air mobility develops.

“Advanced air mobility is a technology on the rise, and we can either choose to be proactive or reactive as it develops,” said Aaron Murray, Police Chief at Florida Polytechnic University. “We want to stay at the forefront of this technology and understand how it can be used to advance public safety and airspace safety altogether.”

Beyond police operations, the aircraft will serve as a practical learning and research platform for students and faculty. Florida Polytechnic University introduced a new aerospace engineering degree in autumn 2026, giving students the opportunity to study emerging aviation technologies in an operational campus environment. The initiative is intended to combine practical experience with research into the responsible integration of electric aircraft into future operations.

Jetson’s founders also view the university’s adoption of the aircraft as part of a broader transition towards practical personal electric flight. “Jetson’s journey started nine years ago with a clear but ambitious vision: to change the way we travel and to make the sky available to everyone,” said Tomasz Patan, Inventor, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Jetson Inc. “At the time, many people still saw personal electric flight as science fiction. Today, we have an orderbook that is sold out for the next 3 years.”

The deployment comes as Florida expands its involvement in advanced air mobility. The state has been selected to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program. The SunTrax transportation research and testing facility in Auburndale, approximately five minutes from Florida Polytechnic University, also has a dedicated aerial test track for advanced air mobility.

Jetson confirmed that the Jetson ONE ‘Astro’ was delivered to the university’s police department earlier in the summer, with participating pilots and officers fully trained, including Police Chief Aaron Murray. The aircraft is also scheduled to appear during the public days of UP.Summit at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on November 7–8.The Jetson ONE is a single-seat electric aircraft designed to make personal flight more accessible through simplified flight controls and electric propulsion. According to the company, the aircraft is operating across four continents, and more than 120 pilots have completed its flight training. Jetson says it plans to deliver up to 50 aircraft this year, while orders are currently being accepted for 2028.