WMP Eye in the Sky

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.

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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.

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

@UKDroneClub 👋🏼 Hello there. I've been busy on another project (and still am). Nobody else has picked up the joys of social media 😐 We're considering the use of other platforms or just putting comms out via the main force channels. Also, there's a shift away X. Hope club is going well. ^JB

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

@davidebrady Good afternoon David. Sorry for the late reply, we've been very busy in Coventry today. No we don't, is the simple answer. We're very experienced flying at sporting events here in the West Midlands. Our routes and hover points are never over crowds. ^JB.

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

Drone Code reminder. Never fly over people crowed together. This rule applies to all drones, sub 250g included. ^JB

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

@leicesterdrones Hi. RA(T)s are a common part of our POPS 'Public Order Public Safety' plan to police large-scale events. Very much like road closures. Relying on the 'no crowd overflight' rule means waiting for the offence to be committed. This restriction gives us preventive powers.

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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

[Sheldon Police @SheldonWMP]

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.

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

@SteveWensley2

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

WMP Drone Unit have taken delivery of their latest piece of kit. A Volvo XC90, paid for out of Proceeds of Crime Act money. #proceedsofcrimetotacklecrime #Volvo #drone @LeeWharmbyWMP @WestMidsPCC @DaveThompsonCC @FSU_WMP. DW

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

@SteveWensley2 Hi Steve. I believe the front sensors are in the black grills. I would say two in the centre grill and one each in the front nearside and offside. It may be a couple of days before I can confirm this.

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

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 @LincsLive]

From finding missing people to locating suspects on the run, Lincolnshire Police has eyes in the sky https://t.co/XriIbYL4MQ

[WMP Eye in the Sky @dronesWMP]

@UAVHive @LincsCOPter @ianmac67_SE The vast majority, if not all Police forces, have their own PDRA01 OA. I dare say there may be the odd OSC out there to cover some police operations. In regards to 'Standards' - an APP is being written by the college, and the police use of drones is over seen by the NPCC. ^JB

[WestMidsPCC @WestMidsPCC]

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! 🛸

[WestMidsPCC @WestMidsPCC]

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 https://t.co/PDt0HmRhuw