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The Metropolitan Police is set to deploy remotely launched drones across London to bolster its emergency response efforts.

A new trial will see these unmanned aerial vehicles provide crucial intelligence to officers on the ground and in a central control room.

Responding to 999 calls, the drones will be launched from the force’s control room and expertly piloted by trained operators.

They are expected to reach incide

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