British Transport Police Using Drones For Railway Safety And Security – heliguy™

• British Transport Police trial drones to improve safety and security on the UK’s railways;
• DJI drones are being deployed to combat cable and equipment theft, deter trespassers and tackle graffiti hotspots;
• The drones offer unique aerial views, provide a safe and efficient method of patrol and enable a rapid response to trackside incidents;
• The drone trial has been described as a success.

British Transport Police is exploring using drones to improve safety and security along the UK’s railway network.

The Force’s fleet of drones – including the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise – is being used to combat cable and equipment theft, deter trespassers and tackle graffiti hotspots.

BTP has recently deployed the drones as part of Operation Ingolf: Working with Network Rail and other stakeholders to monitor the Brighton Main Line during engineering works.

With the stretch shut to passenger services, the line was…