The Drone Wars: Queensland police to deploy drones in the hunt for crims

Queensland police now have their own flying RoboCops to help with intricate work at crime scenes.

Police Minister Jo-Ann Miller announced on Thursday that two drones worth $23,000 will be used in the field and were first deployed to help officers examine the scene of a fatal house fire in Beenleigh last month.

"The drones will also be used in the forensic search for evidence in places that were previously inaccessible - for example, on a roof, down a cliff or over a very large distance," Ms Miller said.