People using dark country lanes as a place to have sex or take drugs could find themselves getting caught in the act - by a drone.
The technology has been drafted in by police to help clamp down on anti-social behaviour in harder to reach places - such as Hartshead Pike near Ashton-under-Lyne.
Last month, the Manchester Evening News reported how the lanes around the Tameside beauty spot were well known for attracting teenagers in cars, as well as randy couples after a bit of 'privacy'.
People park up in laybys under the cover of darkness to have sex or smoke cannabis.
Others use it to deal drugs, neighbours say, with flytipping being another big problem.
Anti-social behaviour around Lily Lanes - which leads up to Hartshead Pike - is a top priority for GMP's Ashton Hurst team, but its rural location does pose a challenge.
Despite frequent patrols - and a number of arrests as result - there are just some areas that officers can't reach by car and instead have to check out on foot.
But now, with the help of GMP's Drone Unit, they have eyes in the sky.
The team was launched in October last year on a trial basis.
There are currently four trained operators who are based at Astley Bridge in Bolton.
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PC Steve Naylor heads up the Ashton Hurst team and believes the drones will be a big help.
"At the moment there are some areas that we can't reach by car," he said.
"Instead, we have to go by foot.
"But the drone is able to reach these areas. The operators can then feed back to us if there are any cars or people up there acting suspiciously, so that officers can go up and see what's going on.
"We've already requested its assistance over the next few week - it's more support for us and hopefully people will start to get the message.
According to GMP, drones are used alongside the National Police Air Service (NPAS).
"This technology offers a highly cost effective approach to missing person searches, crime scene photography, and responding to major road traffic collisions," a spokesman said.
"Using a drone to capture footage on difficult terrain and hard to reach areas such as cliffs, woodland or the moors to find a missing person, or even a firearm incident will allow officers to gain vital information, quickly, safely, and allow us to respond effectively at the scene.
"This technology is improving at an incredible rate, allowing it to fly at night or in adverse weather.
"This will enable the rapid deployment of the asset which could help to save lives."
As it stands there is no specific time limit for the trial, however if it is a success it will be extended.
