WMP Eye in the Sky

WMP will have drone enforcement teams actively patrolling the area around Birmingham City Centre. These specialist officers are able to detect, track and identify drone activity. Those that breach regulations could have their equipment seized and face prosecution. ^JB

@leicesterdrones Hi. RA(T)s are a common part of our POPS 'Public Order Public Safety' plan to police large-scale events. Very much like road closures. Relying on the 'no crowd overflight' rule means waiting for the offence to be committed. This restriction gives us preventive powers.

@dronesWMP Thank you for this information. What is the reason for the no drone zone during this event please?

Birmingham City Centre is a drone no fly zone during the Pride event…it is an offence to fly a drone without prior permission! #briminghampride

2. The restricted airspace is just one of the measures we have taken to help this event be safe & secure. Size & duration have been kept minimal to reduce any disruption or inconvenience. WMP apply in collaboration with NPCC & CAA, it is introduced by the SoS for Transport. ^JB

1. Birmingham PRIDE. City Centre. Restricted Airspace. 24th & 25th May. Please see the Map & Briefing Sheet for details. No drones (including sub 250g) are allowed to fly in this zone without permission from WMP. Active times are 1000-2200hrs 24th. 1200-2200hrs 25th. ^JB

Sheldon NHT have conducted a warrant in the early hours of this morning with the support of @OSU_WMP @dronesWMP @WMPDogs One male is currently in custody for cultivation of cannabis and a large quantity of drugs have been seized.

@dronesWMP Really appreciate your reply. If you find out more let us know. Cheers

WMP Drone Unit have taken delivery of their latest piece of kit. A Volvo XC90, paid for out of Proceeds of Crime Act money. #proceedsofcrimetotacklecrime #Volvo #drone @LeeWharmbyWMP @WestMidsPCC @DaveThompsonCC @FSU_WMP. DW

@SteveWensley2 Hi Steve. I believe the front sensors are in the black grills. I would say two in the centre grill and one each in the front nearside and offside. It may be a couple of days before I can confirm this.

@dronesWMP @WestMidsPCC Does this car have front parking sensors in the front bumper side grills? I'm reparing one but the old bumpers not with it

Great article on how @LincsCOPter is supporting @LincsPolice with its drones. Saving lives and catching criminals 👍🏼 Give them a like and a follow! #DronesForGood #PoliceDrones ^JB

@UAVHive @LincsCOPter @ianmac67_SE The vast majority, if not all Police forces, have their own PDRA01 OA. I dare say there may be the odd OSC out there to cover some police operations. In regards to 'Standards' - an APP is being written by the college, and the police use of drones is over seen by the NPCC. ^JB

.@LincsCOPter or @dronesWMP can you answer a question for @ianmac67_SE? Is there a national standard on police drone use, the rules you follow etc or does each force have its own potentially different permission with the CAA?

Your Police and Crime Commissioner, @SimonFosterPCC, joined @dronesWMP officers in #Birmingham to witness the high-spec mini aircrafts in use and to see their significance in helping teams on the ground 💪 The force’s Drone Unit continue to have a huge impact on policing! 🛸

From locating missing people, traffic pursuits, violent disorders, arrest warrants and the use of thermal cameras, @WMPolice's Drone Unit has fast become an invaluable asset to help prevent and tackle crime shorturl.at/7ZDCA

The scene at the end of a pursuit and foot chase - resulting in two car key burglars in custody. What a result! 👏👏 Fantastic teamwork by control room staff, LPA officers, Dog Unit and Drone Unit. #DronesForGood #PoliceDrones #Teamwork ^JB. Lye Log 366,30/10/24

Last night, we pursued a car through Lye. @Trafficwmp picked it up and after a lengthy pursuit, they decamped. With help from @firearmsWMP @dronesWMP and @WMPDogs, we were able to locate offenders. The vehicle was stolen moments before in a Burglary. 2 in custody #BUnitResponse

#DronesForGood @Trafficwmp @WMPDogs log 1312 (20/10/24) ^JB

Following a pursuit by Force Traffic, the driver decamped & then climbed over fences into residential gardens. Our drone was quickly on scene, detecting a small heat source within the trees. Suspect was quickly located by the investigating dog handler. #PoliceDrones #TeamWork

@joshhall_UK Very true Josh. Standby...

Hey @dronesWMP you haven’t posted since 17/10 any news story’s or results you can share 😊

Nights drone dispatched to a burglary in the Jewellery Quarter. After initial search by officers on the ground, drone was launched, heat source discovered, offender re-entered the building where he was arrested in possession of a large amount of stolen jewellery. DW 380 17/10

We don't have to fly to get results! Our nights crew were tasked with searching for a missing elderly male with dementia. An intuitive mobile patrol beforehand found him safe and well. He's now getting the help he needs. ^JB

Many thanks to @coombeabbeypark for allowing us to test our drone dock the other day. Giving us an excellent opportunity to test the safety features and emergency procedures in a safe environment #DroneAsFirstResponder #PoliceDrones ^JB