Northumbria Police is about to start using eight drones as "eyes in the sky" to tackle crime.
The force's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuinness said the devices would be available at all times, with two of the drones able to fly in challenging weather conditions.
Ms McGuinness said it was "important" to find new ways "to fight crime".
"This is just a small start, but it means we will have the ability to use technology to support officers and take on criminals," said Ms McGuinness.
"These eyes in the sky will make a real difference in everything from catching criminals to improving safety at events, with intelligence-led policing at its heart.
"We've seen in other forces their use grow and I think that will become a feature of policing here as well."
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