We need drone aircraft, says police chief

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We don’t think he means the small stuff like most media outlets are reporting (ed)

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Speaking ahead of the launch of the new National Police Air Service (NPAS), Chief Constable Alex Marshall said it would be a cheaper, and more efficient system than manned aircraft.

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by police is a controversial subject, with privacy campaigners insisting they would provide a “big brother” surveillance alternative without the support of someone nearby to help in case of a crime. There are also fears they could collide with civilian aircraft.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/we-need-drone-aircraft-says-police-chief-8191505.html

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