Drones could fight terror attacks

Drone technology could be used to respond to terror attacks, support armed operations and assist searches for suspects under a trial launched by Scotland Yard.

Britain’s largest police force has begun testing how an unmanned aerial vehicle could help across a range of activities. During the eightweek trial the device will be available to officers dealing with incidents where air support may be useful. This could include searches for high-risk missing people or suspects, and weapon sweeps.