Police drones enhance safety at Premier League matches in the Midlands
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Police drones are being deployed to enhance crowd safety at Premier League matches in the West Midlands. This £2 million initiative, which started last season, allows officers to monitor fan activity from above, helping prevent potential incidents. The drones, likened to 'mobile CCTV cameras', are operated before and after matches at stadiums including Aston Villa and Coventry City. Recently, a match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Coventry's CBS Arena occurred without any reported trouble, despite a heavy loss on the field. The pilot program aims to improve safety protocols and is set to continue through the current season.
- •Drones monitor crowds during Premier League matches in West Midlands.
- •The £2m pilot project enhances safety with live surveillance.
- •No incidents reported during recent match at CBS Arena.
- •Drones deployed at Aston Villa, Coventry City, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- •Program expected to continue through the current Premier League season.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Police drones play 'key role' preventing football disorder
"A £2m pilot between police and the Premier League in the West Midlands is ensuring crowd safety.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Sep 18, 2026, 5:55 AMChelsea head into Brentford clash with plenty to prove
EPL•Sep 18, 2026, 1:24 AMNo. 15 Colorado defeats Iowa State
EPL•Sep 18, 2026, 1:02 AMMan Utd misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat
EPL•Sep 17, 2026, 11:08 PMChris Samba's son Floyd shines on debut as Man City ease past Norwich
EPL•Sep 17, 2026, 11:01 PMPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
EPL•Sep 17, 2026, 8:05 PMSuzuki, Cash And Lindelof To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur