Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of Police Scotland's RPAS (Drones) Update.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 11 October 2022
Date : 11 October 2022
Location : online
Fleet Replacement
Police Scotland currently uses 3 x M210 platforms as the main operational drone. The M210 is soon to become obsolete due to its age, lack of spare parts and cessation of firmware updates from the manufacturer.
Police Scotland has conducted market research and engagement with industry and partners to identify a suitable replacement. Ensuring the most up to date drone technology is realised, is sustainable and efficient and continues to enable delivery of police air support to local policing and specialist departments.
The RPAS (Drones) Code of Practice, Data Protection and Equalities & Human Rights impact assessments have been reviewed during this research phase to ensure continued compliance in terms of privacy, ethics and human rights. These too will be updated accordingly following procurement of newer drone models.
A procurement strategy has been developed and Police Scotland will publish an invitation to tender in August 2022 for the purchase of suitable replacement drones for the M210 model.
