London's Metropolitan Police have launched an innovative trial named 'Drone as First Responder', wherein drones are deployed to expedite response to emergency calls. The initiative, currently tested in Islington, allows drones to reach crime scenes quickly and stream live footage to officers, aiding in suspect identification and location.

These drones are stationed in boxes on police buildings and can be deployed remotely. They transmit real-time images to control rooms or officers' mobile devices, serving various policing tasks such as search operations for missing persons, suspect tracing, and evidence gathering.

The Metropolitan Police's drone trial is part of a broader trend, with other UK police forces also exploring similar technology. The Civil Aviation Authority has selected proj

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