Angry members of the public have reported reckless and low flying drones to Cumbria police
Cumbria Police are dealing with a 150 per cent surge in complaints about drones – with reckless handling and low flying of the hand-controlled devices prompting angry calls from residents.
Newly released information shows that the Cumbrian force was notified of an individual flying a drone over HMP Haverigg, near Millom, in both 2016 and 2017, while officers were also alerted to someone flying a drone over gas works at Rampside, near Barrow.
A total of five householders contacted police after spotting a drone flying over their home with five more irritated by a drone hovering over their garden.
Two further complaints were received about drones being flown erratically over traffic, while officers were contacted on three occasions when they were spotted flying near to a school and children’s playground.
Now, Cumbria police are urging people to be aware of the law surrounding the use of drones in a public place to make sure they do not end up committing a criminal offence.
Fly safe and fly legal in Cumbria and the Lake District by always following the Drone Code http://dronesafe.uk/drone-code/
