Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“The capability of CAP aircrews gave members of the UAV team their first-ever opportunity to fly their UAV in support of the brigade exercise that are part of operational training and evaluation prior to deployment... The FAA requires UAVs operating outside of restricted airspace to be within line of sight of observers on the ground and/or in an aircraft,” said O’Connor. “Due to the size of the training area, the Army needed aerial observation. CAP was a cost-effective option for the Army.”

Source: CAP’s Maj. William O’Connor, in details emerging as CAP's Colorado Wing recently wrapped up a new Civil Air Patrol mission involving support for the U.S. Army’s unmanned aerial vehicle program, part of the U.S. Air Force auxiliary’s evolving profile of homeland security missions for America.

FMI: www.gocivilairpatrol.com