What the … The continuing British Orwellian Nightmare
Before I start, may I just say a quick “what …” and follow it up with a rather emphatic “the fuck ….”
Yet more involuntary mass surveillance in the UK reported by Aunty …
Merseyside police are using the “spy drone”, fitted with CCTV cameras, mainly for tackling anti-social behaviour and public disorder.
The machine is 1m wide, weighs less than a bag of sugar, and can record images from a height of 500m.
Originally used by the military, it is due to be operational by June for a full three-month trial, which is the “first of its kind” in the UK.
The drone will also be used for monitoring traffic congestion and investigations are to be made into its possible role in firearms operations.
The machines, which are flown by remote control or using pre-programmed GPS navigation systems, are silent and can be fitted with night-vision cameras.
The images they record are sent back to a police support vehicle or control room.
“Our drone will be used primarily to support our anti-social behaviour taskforce AXIS, in gathering all important evidence to put offenders before the courts.
“For us, this is a cost-effective way of helping to catch criminals and supports similar technology we’re already using in our vans and helicopter.”
You have got to be kidding me.
UPDATE : Drones were used at this years V festival.