Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Mission Statement

The Fairfax County Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program provides an enhanced level of operational capability, safety and situational awareness for first responders, other approved participating agencies and decision-makers. The UAS program provides relevant high quality imagery, data and customized geospatial solutions using unmanned aircraft in a responsible and transparent manner to maintain the public trust.

What the Program Does

The UAS program is designed to support a variety of government mission types including:

  • Search and rescue
  • Flooding assessments
  • Pre- and post-disaster damage assessments
  • Crash reconstruction
  • Fire incident/scene management and investigations
  • Hazardous materials responses
  • Situational awareness for wildlife management

What the Program Does NOT Do

The UAS program will not be used:

  • To conduct random surveillance activities
  • To target a person based solely on individual characteristics, such as, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion or disability
  • To harass, intimidate or discriminate against any individual or group
  • To conduct personal business or any other unauthorized use

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