Robotic Police “Spy Drone” Takes Off in UK
The UK’s first police remote control helicopter has taken off.
These 3 ft wide, 2lb four-rotor flying craft, originally used by the military, are due to be operational by June for a three month trial by Merseyside police.
“The machines, which are flown by remote control or using pre-programmed GPS navigation systems, are silent and can be fitted with night-vision cameras. The images they record are sent back to a police support vehicle or control room.”
“Our drone will be used primarily to support our anti-social behaviour taskforce AXIS, in gathering all important evidence to put offenders before the courts.”
Here’s a clip of a prototype demonstration filmed in Berlin:
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