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Aviation Technology Technical Working Group: Helping to Set Program Priorities and Identifying Operational Needs

NIJ's aviation portfolio is guided by a 15-member technology working group (TWG) comprising experienced practitioners from local, state, tribal and federal agencies and laboratories. Members help NIJ to set program priorities and develop a research agenda.

The TWG has identified the following program priorities, which NIJ considers in planning for the program:

• Test and evaluate various aircraft.
• Test and evaluate low-cost unmanned aircraft systems.
• Test and evaluate supporting aviation technologies (e.g., cameras, sensors).
• Develop low-cost aerostats (e.g., hot air balloons, airships, moored balloons).
• Develop new technologies (e.g., green aircraft).
• Train and educate law enforcement on using aviation technology.
• Establish best practices and guidelines for using and acquiring aviation technology.
• Establish safety guidelines.
• Develop guidelines to assist law enforcement with the administrative aspects of an aviation unit.