Police were seen searching an area of West Bridgford using the newly launched drone unit.
Nottinghamshire Police say they were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously near a property in Melbourne Road, West Bridgford.
The incident happened at around 5.20pm on Thursday, January 9.
Witnesses said there were a number of officers conducting searches and the drone was seen overhead.
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Nottinghamshire Police received a call just after 5.20pm today reporting a man acting suspiciously around a property in Melbourne Road, West Bridgford.
"Officers attended the address and conducted a search with the help of the new police drone.
"Nothing suspicious was found and the officers have now left the area."
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