Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of Police Scotland's RPAS (Drones) Update.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 11 October 2022
Date : 11 October 2022
Location : online
No Cost Replacement
Police Scotland took delivery of a DJI M300 drone in May 2022 as a no cost replacement for a previous DJI Wind 8 which was returned to the supplier due to non-suitability.
The M300 has been extensively utilised around Scotland at a variety of air support taskings, performing without issue or incident. Its improved flight endurance and ability to fly in the rain has proved operationally beneficial.
Details of air support taskings will be covered later in this report. This M300 will continue to be utilised operationally and for training, research and development.
The M300 and its camera sensor are NOT capable of facial recognition.
The M300 will be considered as a suitable replacement for the current DJI M210 drone.
