Recently, In response to a troubling increase in sexual assaults along Brighton's beachfront, Sussex Police have initiated nightly drone patrols to enhance safety. The drones deployed by the police are equipped with thermal sensors, a spotlight, and speakers, to monitor the beach zone and areas where people gather at night. These late-night drone missions primarily occur on Fridays and Saturdays, designed to stop sexual assaults and hasten police response if violence does occur. Two trained Sussex Police pilots operate the drone above Brighton's beach promenade. This effective use of drones shows that the technology can be of greater use to stop sexual assaults and save lives if used wisely.

Source: Hindustan Times October 03, 2023 00:29 UTC