Learning to plan and fly drones can help with the flying part of this role.
Would the role involve flying drones? Check local flight permissions and requirements for police work.
Aerial subtype; local operational permissions are separate.
field
Drone operations
What you may learn
How to plan and carry out flights using aircraft without a pilot on board.
What to check
Check flight permissions and the practical training needed where you plan to work.
Not aerospace engineering, police appointment or flight permission.
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Sources and limitations
National Careers Service: drone pilot · · 2026-10-11
England careers service; drone pilot is only the flight component of this composite police/robotics role.