Patterdale MRT has received a 'valuable' piece of equipment which can be used for rescues (Image: Patterdale MRT)
A MOUNTAIN rescue team has received a drone, which is described as a 'valuable' piece of equipment to use in rescues.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team also has a drone officer to operate the flying machine.
Matt the equipment officer recently passed his exam to gain the General Visual Line of Sight certificate, a qualification that allows him to fly drones commercially in the UK. This is also known as a drone licence.
"The drone has already been put to use for a search rescue," a spokesperson from the team said. "It will be a valuable use of equipment to support with searches of lost casualties not just for Patterdale Mountain Rescue but supporting other teams with rescues."
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