@dronesWMP

The official account of WMP's Drone Unit. Keeping you safe from above. Do not use X to report a crime. Call 999 in an emergency. Other, call 101 or via webchat.

 West Midlands, England
Joined December 2010
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1. Congratulations to CCFC on their promotion. Fantastic celebrations yesterday with the Parade and the 'We are Back!' event in the park. Here are a couple of shots from our footage. Well done City and we'll done Coventry.
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2. Thank you to the vast majority of drone operators for flying responsibly. Unfortunately there were a few that disregarded the crowd overflight rule or were oblivious to it. If you have a drone / model aircraft please familiarise yourself with the 'Drone Code'. Happy flying.^JB
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Drone Code reminder. Never fly over people crowed together. This rule applies to all drones, sub 250g included. ^JB
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1. CCFC Celebrations. War Memorial Park. Restricted Airspace. 4th of May. Please see the Map & Briefing Sheet for details. No drones (including sub 250g) are allowed to fly in this zone without permission from WMP. Active times are 1000-2200hrs BST. ^JB
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2. The restricted airspace is just one of the measures we have taken to help this event be safe & secure. Size & duration have been kept minimal to reduce any disruption or inconvenience. WMP apply in collaboration with the CAA, it is introduced by the SoS for Transport. ^JB
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WMP will have drone enforcement teams actively patrolling the area around Birmingham City Centre. These specialist officers are able to detect, track and identify drone activity. Those that breach regulations could have their equipment seized and face prosecution. ^JB
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Birmingham City Centre is a drone no fly zone during the Pride event…it is an offence to fly a drone without prior permission! #briminghampride
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1. Birmingham PRIDE. City Centre. Restricted Airspace. 24th & 25th May. Please see the Map & Briefing Sheet for details. No drones (including sub 250g) are allowed to fly in this zone without permission from WMP. Active times are 1000-2200hrs 24th. 1200-2200hrs 25th. ^JB
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2. The restricted airspace is just one of the measures we have taken to help this event be safe & secure. Size & duration have been kept minimal to reduce any disruption or inconvenience. WMP apply in collaboration with NPCC & CAA, it is introduced by the SoS for Transport. ^JB
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WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
Sheldon Police@SheldonWMP17 Jan 2025
Sheldon NHT have conducted a warrant in the early hours of this morning with the support of @OSU_WMP @dronesWMP @WMPDogs One male is currently in custody for cultivation of cannabis and a large quantity of drugs have been seized.
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Great article on how @LincsCOPter is supporting @LincsPolice with its drones. Saving lives and catching criminals 👍🏼 Give them a like and a follow! #DronesForGood #PoliceDrones ^JB
Lincolnshire Live@LincsLive12 Nov 2024
From finding missing people to locating suspects on the run, Lincolnshire Police has eyes in the sky lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/…

Meet the drone pilots keeping Lincolnshire safe from above

From finding missing people to locating suspects on the run, Lincolnshire Police has eyes in the sky

lincolnshirelive.co.uk
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WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
WestMidsPCC
@WestMidsPCC5 Nov 2024
Your Police and Crime Commissioner, @SimonFosterPCC, joined @dronesWMP officers in #Birmingham to witness the high-spec mini aircrafts in use and to see their significance in helping teams on the ground 💪 The force’s Drone Unit continue to have a huge impact on policing! 🛸
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WMP Eye in the Sky retweeted
WestMidsPCC
@WestMidsPCC5 Nov 2024
From locating missing people, traffic pursuits, violent disorders, arrest warrants and the use of thermal cameras, @WMPolice's Drone Unit has fast become an invaluable asset to help prevent and tackle crime shorturl.at/7ZDCA

West Midlands Police flying high as PCC praises ‘vital’ Drone Unit - West Midlands Police & Crime...

They are very much West Midlands Police’s eyes in the sky as the force’s Drone Unit continue to have a huge impact on policing day in, day out. The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster,...

westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk
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The scene at the end of a pursuit and foot chase - resulting in two car key burglars in custody. What a result! 👏👏 Fantastic teamwork by control room staff, LPA officers, Dog Unit and Drone Unit. #DronesForGood #PoliceDrones #Teamwork ^JB. Lye Log 366,30/10/24
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Last night, we pursued a car through Lye. @Trafficwmp picked it up and after a lengthy pursuit, they decamped. With help from @firearmsWMP @dronesWMP and @WMPDogs, we were able to locate offenders. The vehicle was stolen moments before in a Burglary. 2 in custody #BUnitResponse
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Following a pursuit by Force Traffic, the driver decamped & then climbed over fences into residential gardens. Our drone was quickly on scene, detecting a small heat source within the trees. Suspect was quickly located by the investigating dog handler. #PoliceDrones #TeamWork
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#DronesForGood @Trafficwmp @WMPDogs log 1312 (20/10/24) ^JB
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Nights drone dispatched to a burglary in the Jewellery Quarter. After initial search by officers on the ground, drone was launched, heat source discovered, offender re-entered the building where he was arrested in possession of a large amount of stolen jewellery. DW 380 17/10
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We don't have to fly to get results! Our nights crew were tasked with searching for a missing elderly male with dementia. An intuitive mobile patrol beforehand found him safe and well. He's now getting the help he needs. ^JB
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Many thanks to @coombeabbeypark for allowing us to test our drone dock the other day. Giving us an excellent opportunity to test the safety features and emergency procedures in a safe environment #DroneAsFirstResponder #PoliceDrones ^JB
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