Residents of an English county are split over a new police initiative to deploy drones to scour rural areas for would-be near-do-wells. This past week, the Essex Police commenced Operation Buzzard, a campaign officials say will reduce crime in farming areas. Farmers regularly report problems with machinery theft, illegal trash dumping and “hare coursing” – the illegal … [Read more...] about England: Rural Police Drone Plan Gets Mixed Reviews
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Roundup: Flying into the Police Drone Skies
This weekend, DRONELIFE gently takes off into the skies of public-safety UAVs – hovering over growing landscape of police drones and diving into the wonderful world of live-saving drone solutions. England may be leaving Europe, but their police agencies won’t be leaving drone technology any time soon. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue recently released a video demonstrating the … [Read more...] about Roundup: Flying into the Police Drone Skies
Search Drones Join Hunt for Missing Animals
Drones have proven time and time again to be effective in finding missing persons – but what about missing animals? The answer is resounding “maybe.” Even though drones have augmented animal searches, their track record so far is spotty but getting better. Last week, a drone pilot with VSI Aerial volunteered to help find four missing horses in Mt. Airy, … [Read more...] about Search Drones Join Hunt for Missing Animals
Moped Thieves Beware! The Drones Are Coming
Moped thieves in London may have a new nemesis swooping down from the sky – police drones. This week, Scotland Yard announced a preliminary plan to deploy drones across the city to stop the growing problem of moped theft. Reportedly, gangs are stealing the small motor bikes in order to commit drive-by shootings and armed robbery. The Metropolitan Police told British media … [Read more...] about Moped Thieves Beware! The Drones Are Coming
British Police Ramp Up Drone Purchases
British police agencies are keeping the “Game of Drones” alive and well as more departments deploy UAVs to fight crime and search for missing persons. The Constabulary of Durham recently applied for permission with Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority to deploy two drones. Officials want to use them for surveillance against organized crime elements as well as to monitor … [Read more...] about British Police Ramp Up Drone Purchases
