Drones

Reference: 

1151

Request detail: 

I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to unmanned aerial vehicle (or drone) operations you conduct.

As of 19 Jan 22, please send me details about:

  • The number of qualified drone operators (both full and part time) you currently have working for the you in any capacity (for example 1 x contractor, 2 x part time, 3 x full time etc). 
  • The number and type (by manufacturer and model) of drones currently in use (for example 3 x DJI M300 etc). 
  • The number of drone crashes, losses or failures experienced in the last 12 months by the Force by drone type (for example 1 x DJI M300 etc)

Response detail: 

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request.  Please see our response below.

The number of qualified drone operators (both full and part time) you currently have working for the you in any capacity (for example 1 x contractor, 2 x part time, 3 x full time etc).  Zero - Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service does not have a drone, however arrangements are in place for regional requests into County and also through National resilience if required.
The number and type (by manufacturer and model) of drones currently in use (for example 3 x DJI M300 etc). N/A
The number of drone crashes, losses or failures experienced in the last 12 months by the Force by drone type (for example 1 x DJI M300 etc). N/A

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been handled, you can complain or request an internal review of the decision. This must be done within 40 working days of receiving this response. You can do this by writing to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, St. Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2HJ or email: enquiries@shropshirefire.gov.uk

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint, you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:   

Information Commissioner's Office   

Wycliffe House   

Water Lane   

Wilmslow   

Cheshire  

SK9 5AF  

Telephone: 0303 123 1113  

Website: www.ico.gov.uk 

Information Released: 

Yes

Received: 

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

Responded: 

Thursday, 20 January, 2022

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