'Eye in the Sky: Police Drones' the extended version explores how drones are being used more and more by UK police to help with operations. The Covid pandemic has meant more drone use for things like monitoring crowds, demonstrations, and even people walking in the countryside. Could this be set to change the face of UK policing, and if so how could it impact our privacy?
Reporter James Briggs, speaks with a drone expert from 'Drone Wars UK', a lawyer specifying in drone law, and members of the public, to build a clear picture of the latest technology. The documentary also uses exclusive data gathered through Freedom of Information requests to UK police forces, and documentation that looks into the decision making process of using drones.
A James Briggs film. Produced and fronted by James Briggs. With additional drone footage filmed by Joe Wilmot. Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Produced in partnership with the Department of Journalism at City University London.
