Police are reminding the public of their responsibilities when utilising drones.
On Thursday, one such device was spotted flying closely to the Forth Rail Bridge and was witnessed by numerous members of the public.
Officers are now keen to highlight the existing legislation around the use of drones and the potential risks if they are flown in and around crowded or built-up areas.
Chief Inspector Stevie Dolan said: “While the use of drones is becoming more popular for members of the public to film and photograph scenic areas or places of interest it is essential that they are utilised responsibly so as not to cause alarm or injury to other members of the public.
“I would advise that drone operators familiarise themselves with all the appropriate legislation so as to ensure they adhere to existing aviation laws and regulations.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
