Definitions

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) A system that includes the necessary equipment, network, and personnel to control an unmanned aircraft.

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) An aircraft that is intended to navigate in the air without an on-board pilot. Also, alternatively called Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), or Drone.

Transparency

• Complaints related to SJPD UAS flights should be made to Internal Affairs or the IPA (Independent Police Auditor)
• Inquiries or questions about results related to complaints about SJPD UAS flights should also be made to Internal Affairs or the IPA (Independent Police Auditor).
• Authorized operational areas are on file with the Federal Aviation Administration
• SJPD UAS Unit Guidelines are available here

Program Updates

• Any changes to the agency's UAS programs that affect privacy, civil rights, or civil liberties, will be presented on this page below.

Flight Log

The San Jose Police Department currently operates a UAS for use in law enforcement incidents. In a spirit of openness and transparency, the Department is posting this list of UAS deployments which includes the date, location and purpose for each operational deployment.

NOTE: Training flights are not included in this list.