First UK police drone unit launched in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset
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Media captionFirst police drone unit launched in Devon, Cornwall and DorsetThe first dedicated police drone unit in the UK has been launched.
Devon and Cornwall Police began testing the drones with Dorset Police in 2015, but have now established a permanent unit with three full-time staff.
It is hoped the drones could be used to track suspects in firearm incidents as well as in counter-terrorism operations.
The unit's six drones have already been used to find missing people and gather evidence to secure court convictions.
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Some of the drones are fitted with thermal imaging cameras
It is aiming to have 40 officers complete their Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) drone training and up to 18 drones in operation by the start of 2018.
Some of the drones have a police livery and are equipped with zoom cameras and thermal imaging.
As well as crime scene and ..