Kev Taylor
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Emergency Services Chief Pilot Drone Unit. Private Pilot Aeroplanes & Helicopters. (Eat Breath & Dream Flying)
East Midlands, England
Joined August 2016
2025 was a record year. 1️⃣4️⃣6️⃣2️⃣ @LincsPolice #drone deployments, flying 8️⃣0️⃣6️⃣ hours. We searched for 396 missing persons, 310 suspects, 140 other searches. We assisted with armed deployments, fires, critical incidents, Rural Crime incidents, RTCs & many pre planned Ops . + +
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Amazing work from @LincsFireRescue @SkegnessFire ++ who worked tirelessly to bring this fire under control quickly today, in @SkegnessPolice area. Our #thermal #drone assisted in monitoring hotspots. Extensive damage, thankfully no injuries, @LincsPolice Inc 170 29/12/25
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1 IN CUSTODY! Multiple reports of male in garden/s and on the roof of a house in Lincoln. Male located with @LincsPolice #thermal #drone. Turns out he was circulated WANTED too. Inc 71 07/12/25.
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Brand new!! @LincsPolice @LincsCOPter Unmarked Drones van! A follow up to my pinned post where we visited Gainsborough to see the unmarked 308, this is the replacement to the replacement of that! What a motor! Mega thank you to @LincsCOPter for having us and showing us around!!
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The recycle centre #fire at Barkston Heath Nr #grantham is now under control. Some road closures remain in place while @LincsFireRescue continue their work. @LincsPolice Inc 321 18/10/25.
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In the early hours of yesterday morning @lincspolice were called to a report of a male trying house & car doors. Following a search the drone quickly located a male and with @LincsPoliceK999 PD Mondo tracking too there was only going to be 1 outcome. 1 in custody. Inc 31 14/10/25
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3D PRINTING #fpv #drone accessories. It’s fair to say we work in some pretty harsh environments, so we train in them too. Occasionally we break things, thankfully we can replace parts quickly & economically, thanks to 3D printing. @LincsPolice (new light brackets in print)
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A great result today with our @GranthamPolice #drone working alongside our @LincsRuralCrime team. Locating stolen plant equipment, securing it and returning it to its owner. One of numerous results from recent days. @LincsPolice #teamwork. Inc 115_08/09/25
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CONFINED SPACE. When you need to quickly search a small space for threats, sending in a #drone is one way to help keep our @LincsPolice officers safe. Inc 436 07/09/25
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2 x High Risk Missing Persons were located by our @LincsPolice #drone last night. Both in different locations, struggling with their mental health. Officers guided in to ensure safeguarding. Inc 282 & 417 05/09/25. (Blurred for privacy)
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Great to be able to capture footage at A15/A1500 Riseholme, of the two Lancaster Bomber wings as they travel to their final destination at #BomberCountyGateway, #NortonDisney. Thanks to everyone for their patience while @LincsPoliceOps moved the loads. #LancasterBomber
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Well that was one very busy day. Multiple incidents, events and many #drone hours flown today, supporting all aspect of policing for @lincspolice @LincolnPoliceUK @SkegnessPolice @GainsboroughPol @LincsPolFooty +++ more l.
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High Risk Missing Person LOCATED in @GainsboroughPol area last night. Immediate safeguarding in place. Great work from our @LincsPolice teams, but especially our newest team member “Jasmine” who flew a perfect SAR deployment. Inc 502_21.08.25 (blur for privacy)
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ARRESTED! Following a vehicle theft in @nottspolice area this morning, our @LincsPolice teams intercepted it in Lincoln. Driver took to his legs, quickly located by our drone and arrested by @LincsPoliceOps #teamwork Inc 58_15/08/25
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Great work overnight in @LincolnPoliceUK area. Concern for a High Risk Missing Person, vehicle located. Search of the area by our @LincsPolice #drone located the missing person. Safeguarding in place. Inc 496 04/08/25
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Work has been so busy recently so nice to have a me day, and take the big drone out for a clean and dust off the cobwebs. #flying #bigdrone #viewfromthecrew
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Multiple results overnight, including this; 1 in custody for ROBBERY in @LincsPolice area. Tracked and officers guided in. Inc 501_28/07/25. Also a High Risk Missing Person located too. #dronesforgood
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Artificial Intelligence & Augmented Reality is a game changer for @LincsPolice #drones, overlaying realtime data eg road & street names. #AI identifies & highlights people & vehicles. #AI tracking at over 1 mile away & re-establishing after loss behind trees. #viewfromthecrew
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