Police commissioner claims drones over Moree will not be used for surveillance

Police commissioner claims drones over Moree will not be used for surveillance

Authorities are moving to reassure the public that police drones will not be used for everyday surveillance.

Moree drone trial already hailed a success after helping police with arrests

Moree's police drone trial is praised for success in capturing offenders, enhancing safety, and gaining community support.

Australian-first remotely piloted police drone trial raises surveillance questions

Police will control drones from more than 600 kilometres away from a rural town battling high crime rates.

Eyes in the sky as police track down stolen cars with drones

Drones remotely piloted from hundreds of kilometres away are being used by NSW Police in a remote town to assist in crime fighting. New South Wales police have started using remotely-piloted drones in the remote town of Moree, with the new technology already assisting in recovering at least one stolen vehicle. The drones have already been fighting crime for just over a month, beginning their six month trial on 8 January 2026.  The drones in Mor…

‘Australian first’ police drone capability launched in Moree

It’s being hailed an Australian first – officers in the north west, now able to use drones in their day-to-day operations. The Police Minister and Commissioner, hitting Moree to launch what’s being called ‘PolAir Remote’… a high-tech program that may be extended to other regional areas.