North Dakota Sheriff's Agency Wins UAV Night Approval
AeroVironment's Qube quadcopter is shown on display. (Photo: Bill Carey)
AeroVironment's Qube quadcopter is shown on display. (Photo: Bill Carey)

The Grand Forks, N.D., Sheriff’s Department announced in late March that it has received FAA authorization to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) throughout its jurisdiction at night, making it the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to gain such authorization.