Northern Ireland to use Drones at G8 Summit

Police force want to buy two remote-controlled aircraft to assist with security at this summer's economic summit.

theguardian - The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is expected to buy two drones for the G8 summit in County Fermanagh in June, it emerged tonight. The aircraft can relay live pictures from high-quality cameras and are flown remotely.

It was reported that they could cost around £1m.

World leaders such as U.S. president Barack Obama are expected to attend this summer's economic gathering, and a massive security operation is planned at the luxury Lough Erne golf resort which is hosting the conference.

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