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flag NSW launches remote drone policing in Moree to combat high break-and-enter rates.

flag A new six-month police drone trial has begun in Moree, NSW, using two DJI Matrice 4T drones operated remotely from Bankstown to address a break-and-enter rate nine times the state average. flag Approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the initiative marks Australia’s first remote aerial policing outside local patrol areas, with drones providing surveillance, patrolling, and rapid response from the Moree police station. flag Equipped with night vision and thermal imaging, the drones can fly for up to 47 minutes and require two hours to recharge. flag The trial, part of broader 2025 crime-fighting efforts by NSW leadership, has drawn praise from local officials and community members, though some, including Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson, call for a dedicated regional aviation base to ensure consistent on-the-ground support and jobs.

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