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Kathleen Martin
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Many forces deploy drones on a regular basis but under current Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines, their use is limited as the operators must maintain line of sight with the machine they are controlling.
NPAS will now begin working with four forces – West Midlands Police, Thames Valley Police, Norfolk Constabulary and the Metropolitan Police Service – to explore the capabilities of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVoLS) drones to see how they may enhance the work of police aviation specialists in the future.
The project will see drones being piloted from up to 20 miles away. Key areas of interest include searching for missing and vulnerable people, suspects, vehicles and property.
A statement released by NPAS said: “The project will not only consider drone types but also command and control and hazard detection systems, to ensure compliance with CAA regulatory policies and procedures.
“Other important considerations will include the potential value for money and environmental gains of drone use, plus a reduction in noise compared to traditional aircraft.
Continue reading: https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/four-forces-to-trial-long-range-drones/
NPAS will now begin working with four forces – West Midlands Police, Thames Valley Police, Norfolk Constabulary and the Metropolitan Police Service – to explore the capabilities of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVoLS) drones to see how they may enhance the work of police aviation specialists in the future.
The project will see drones being piloted from up to 20 miles away. Key areas of interest include searching for missing and vulnerable people, suspects, vehicles and property.
A statement released by NPAS said: “The project will not only consider drone types but also command and control and hazard detection systems, to ensure compliance with CAA regulatory policies and procedures.
“Other important considerations will include the potential value for money and environmental gains of drone use, plus a reduction in noise compared to traditional aircraft.
Continue reading: https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/four-forces-to-trial-long-range-drones/
