Police donate advanced drones to South West search and rescue
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 19:25 · Archive
Devon and Cornwall Police have donated three drones to Peninsula Search and Rescue, a volunteer organisation supporting the South West.
Devon and Cornwall Police have donated three advanced drones to Peninsula Search and Rescue (PenSAR), a volunteer organisation that supports search and rescue operations across the South West. The drones had been with the police force for three years and are capable of flying in strong winds and rain, with thermal imaging technology that allows them to operate at night in complete darkness.
Alec Collyer, drone officer for PenSAR, said the donation addresses a significant gap in the organisation's capabilities. 'These drones that the police are donating will allow us to fly at night with thermal imaging in complete darkness and be able to do that in rain as well which is something we've not had,' he said. PenSAR's existing drones are smaller and lack weather capability and thermal imaging, though they are useful for quick reconnaissance around cliffs and water.
Chris Linzey from Devon and Cornwall Police's drone team described the equipment as 'really good kit' capable of staying airborne for at least 30 minutes. The police force has operated drone technology since 2015 and established the country's first full-time dedicated police drone unit in 2017, now operating a fleet of around 20 drones across various incidents.
How it is being reported
- Police donate ‘eyes in the sky’ to search and rescue group who help those in needDevon and Cornwall Police have donated three advanced drones to Peninsula Search and Rescue (PenSAR).Falmouth Packet · 9 Oct, 18:38
- Police donate drones to search and rescue teamsThe donated drones had been with the police force for three years and can be used in bad weather.BBC Cornwall · 8 Oct, 17:39
In this story: Devon and Cornwall Police · Peninsula Search and Rescue · Alec Collyer · Chris Linzey · South West · Dartmoor Search and Rescue
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