A Skydio X2 short-range unmanned aircraft system (UAS) hovers over shallow waters at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island, WA, Tuesday, Jan. 31. The UAS was being flown to develop the operator's piloting capabilities as a newly created unmanned aircraft systems program is being incorporated in various Coast Guard missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Clark)