Victoria (Australia) Police get dedicated Drone Unit

Victoria Police has turned to aerial surveillance, launching a dedicated drone unit to assist with police operations. A statement from Victorian Acting Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville said the drones can be used during the day and at night for a range of operations, including forensically documenting crime scenes to capture footage from all angles with millimetre precision.

The unmanned aerial drones will also be used to map crime scenes and provide search and rescue support. Neville said they can also be applied in emergency management situations as a communication tool, or as a provider of first aid, food, and water to people in hard-to-reach areas, such as rooftops, cliff faces, or mineshafts.

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