Spanish Police Try Out Drones to Patrol Beaches

Spanish police have started using drones to help patrol some of the country's most popular beaches at a time when tourist arrivals are reaching record highs. Police in Benidorm, on Spain's eastern coast, rolled out the technology in July this year, using the in-built camera on the light unmanned aircraft to detect swimmers in trouble or boats that may need help. They said the drone - first used in Benidorm though other resorts are now launching the aerial surveillance tool -...

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