... Because, as I understand it, the cuts being proposed could well have an effect on the aircraft in service NOW,
whereas the UAV's ( which certainly have their place ), are not currently licensed for use by the Police in this Country.
The document refers to plans for prototype testing during 2010,
and Airship testing ( in lieu of UAV ) to overcome CAA restrictions,
but full operational capability is not planned until 2012.
Could be good for the Olympics etc, but don't hold your breath waiting for UAV's
to fill in where the current fleet are slashed if it happens before then !
Now - Where are those spies we were hoping would appear yesterday with news from the ACPO meeting ?
