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Written Question · S6W-39512 · Session 6

How many drones are currently in operation with (a) Police Scotland and (b) the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Answered Asked by Paul Sweeney Lab Lodged 22 Jul 2025

The question

To ask the Scottish Government how many drones are currently in operation with (a) Police Scotland and (b) the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

The answer

Answered by Angela Constance on 8 Aug 2025 · 17 days after it was lodged, on time

Police Scotland has 10 drones currently in operation.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) does not currently operate any drones. However, there is a strategic intent to develop a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) capability, which includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), sub-surface drones, and ground-based robotic systems. This work is at a concept development stage and is being led by an internal team to explore future operational use.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-39512 by reference.