Question: In a scenario where police respond to a nuisance complaint about a UAV in an area with poor network coverage, what is the primary method used by the police to initially detect the presence of a UAS?
Option 1: Querying the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system directly.
Option 2: Using handheld equipment to scan for any UAS broadcasting their identities locally.
Option 3: Requesting additional data from nearby cell towers to triangulate the UAV's location.
Option 4: Conducting a visual search of the surrounding area.
Explanation: In areas with poor network coverage, relying on the UTM system or requesting additional data might not be feasible. Therefore, using handheld equipment to scan for locally broadcasting UAS identities becomes the most practical initial step for detection. This method allows police to quickly identify potential UAVs in the vicinity without needing to rely on network-dependent solutions.