What does the future of drones in policing look like? This session explores UK policing's journey towards BVLOS flight and the wider adoption of automated and autonomous drone technologies. Drawing on real-world experience, it will examine the regulatory, operational and organisational barriers that must be overcome to achieve scalable national capability. Looking ahead, the presentation will outline a vision for how uncrewed aviation could support policing over the next decade, enabling safer, faster and more effective operations while transforming the way officers gather information and respond to incidents.