By Eric Ravenscraft
Three powerful cameras and some of the smartest obstacle detection in the business makes for a versatile flying camera system.
The Israeli army has stated that it successfully prevented an attack from Gaza by two drones, which was claimed by Hamas. The unmanned aerial vehicles were detected crossing into Israeli territory and were subsequently neutralized. Israeli media reported that one drone was shot down by a helicopter and the other was hit by a ground-fired missile.
Legal height limits, distances from people, and areas where you must not fly. Restrictions on flying near to airports and spaceports.
The UK is exploring whether and how to implement Remote ID (RID). This system enables a drone in flight to provide identification and location information that can be received by other parties. Any roll out will involve implementing the regulation and technology to enable RID and enable authorised parties to have access to RID data.
It is currently estimated that implementation of RID would take 18-24 months. The project is currently in the design phase until September 2023.
The force's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuinness said the devices would be available at all times, with two of the drones able to fly in challenging weather conditions.
Initially three officers have had pilot training, with a further 16 expected to be ready by the end of November.
