Are there drones in emergency services and how are they being used?

Drones in emergency services are now widely used across the UK by police, fire, and rescue teams to enhance safety, improve response times, and support critical missions.

The first UK police drone pilot team scheme was launched in 2015 by Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police to assess drone effectiveness. A decade later, drones are an essential tool, helping locate missing persons, track suspects, monitor large events, and support rescue operations.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council has declared drones “indispensable” for frontline policing.

heliguy™ supplies and trains more than 100 UK blue light agencies, supporting the safe and effective use of drones in emergency services.

Read our Drones for Emergency Services page to learn more.