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Updates and news from @Police_CUAS, incl general aviation advice #Police #Drones #UAS #UAV #Aviation #dronesforgood

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Joined March 2019
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leaderlive.co.uk/news/251412… #HawardenAirport #NorthWales #Cheshire

Police urge safe drone use after surge in incursions near Hawarden Airport

The incidents have caused closures of the runway - including for the Beluga XL

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A drone operator, found guilty of endangering an aircraft after flying his drone over the legal height limit & almost colliding with a police helicopter The operator received a community order with tagged curfew and ordered to pay court courts. Make sure flights are safe & legal
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…

He came within 4.8 seconds of 'catastrophe' 1,600ft above Greater Manchester

"I doubt you have any intention of buying another one"

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Fly safely and legally! Reckless drone operators put our passion for drones at risk. Follow the rules, respect others, and help keep the skies open for all of us. #FlyResponsibly #DroneSafety #UAS liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv…

Man flew drone over Bramley-Moore and ended up £2,890 worse off

Nicholas Durbin flew the drone from the Wirral to the new Everton FC stadium

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Flights of drones around aerodromes are restricted under Air Navigation Order article 94A. Recently, a user had their drone seized whilst flying without permission within the FRZ at #Man Airport and dealt with by police Avoid airports and keep flights within the permitted areas.
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British Transport Police
@BTP16 Feb 2024
We are delighted to announce our new ACC Karen Findlay LVO KPM. A big welcome to Karen, joining us from @metpoliceuk in 2024 🎉
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bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ca… @UK_CAA @ukhomeoffice

Peterborough drone owner fined for flying it too high

A court hears a 56-year-old altered his drone which could have posed a threat to an air ambulance.

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New prison ‘no-fly zones’ for drug-delivering drones gov.uk/government/news/new-p…

New prison ‘no-fly zones’ for drug-delivering drones

Vast new ’no-fly zones’ will be enforced over all prisons in England and Wales to crack down on gangs using drones to smuggle drugs, phones and weapons that drive criminality behind bars.

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theguardian.com/society/2023…

Drones to be banned from flying near prisons in England and Wales

Change means drone operators could face fines up to £2,500 for flying within 400 metres of prisons or young offender institutions

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⚠️ All #UAS #UAV #drone Operators ⚠️ Please ensure you check UK airspace restrictions and not rely on manufactures inbuilt mapping software and apps. Use official source of airspace information such as UK AIP via NATS website #Staylegal #dronesforgood publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalap…
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These operators contribute to the negative perception of the drone community. We are committed to distinguishing those who follow the law from those who don't. We remain dedicated to advocating for the responsible and lawful use of drones. bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-…

Manx Grand Prix: Race fan fined for flying drone near TT course

A visitor to the island is fined £3,000 for illegally flying the craft during the Manx Grand Prix.

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Our thoughts are with the officers family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time. 💙 news.sky.com/story/nottingha…

Sergeant Graham Saville: Nottinghamshire police officer hit by train while helping 'distressed' man...

Chief Constable Kate Meynell described Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, as a "hugely respected and popular colleague" whose death "has come as an enormous shock to us all".

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NPCC Counter Drones retweeted
NATS@NATS28 Aug 2023
A message from our Operations Director about today’s disruption.
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'Creeped out': Man used drone to spy on his own sister during stalking campaign

A man flew a drone over his sister's house in a stalking campaign.

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Our thoughts are with the officer involved 🙏
Nottinghamshire Police
@nottspolice25 Aug 2023
A Nottinghamshire police officer is in a serious condition after attempting to save a distressed man who was on the railway lines. Police were deployed to a residential area in Balderton over concerns for a man’s safety just before 7pm on 24 August. crowd.in/PINCDn
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"ignorance of law is no defence whatsoever" 💯👏 #cuas #uas #drones www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject…
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COPS@UK_COPS15 Aug 2023
Remembering PC Andrew Harper, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019, after sustaining fatal injuries when he was hit and dragged along by a vehicle while attending a reported burglary.
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ASPoliceDrones@ASPoliceDrones10 Aug 2023
Did you know that it is an offence to fly a drone near the scene of an emergency response? If requested by the emergency services you must land the drone.
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🫡 National Armed Forces Day - Falmouth🫡 Please be aware that there are airspace restrictions in Falmouth this Saturday (24th June) between 9am - 6pm & applies to ALL drones. Here for more info: nats-uk.ead-it.com/cms-nats/…
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