fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days agoMet police to use remotely launched drones to bolster emergency response efforts
The Metropolitan Police is set to deploy remotely launched drones across London to bolster its emergency response efforts. A new trial will see these unmanned aerial vehicles provide crucial intelligence to officers on the ground and in a central control room. Responding to 999 calls, the drones will be launched from the force's control room and expertly piloted by trained operators. They are expected to reach incident scenes within two minutes, streaming live footage directly to assist police personnel.