New Poll Shows Majority of Americans Support UAS for Search and Rescue and Border Patrol

A poll conducted by Monmouth University shows that the majority of Americans support the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Search and Rescue and border patrol activities. The poll found that 83 percent of Americans support UAS use for search and rescue and 62 percent support the use of the technology for patrolling our nation’s borders. Michael Toscano, president & CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), released the following statement:

“This poll shows Americans’ overwhelming support for UAS for a variety of applications. UAS have the potential to help in search and rescue missions by covering more ground and keeping police officers safe by providing an eye in the sky in dangerous situations. They do all of this at a fraction of the cost of manned aircraft, helping to save time, to save money and, most importantly, to save lives. We as an industry are committed to the safe and responsible integration of UAS into the national airspace, and it is exciting to see public support behind the use of this technology.”

For more information please visit: http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/11117514/new-poll-shows-majority-of-americans-support-uas-for-search-and-rescue-and-border-patrol