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Police could expand drone use

Police should look at using unmanned drones as part of air support plans in the future, a chief constable has said.

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National Police Air Service director: Unmanned systems 'part of the future'

In August, National Police Air Service director, Superintendent Richard Watson said that unmanned aerial vehicles are "part of the future".

Speaking at a presentation to the defence industry, reported by the Times, he said:

I think we missed an opportunity with the Olympics. But there is an opportunity to do things differently. Until we start to ask the questions, we will always think the same way.

I see unmanned systems as part of the future.

There is an aircraft over London all the time every day, giving images back. Why does it need to be a very expensive helicopter?

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