Abstract: A scanning system for scanning data from a plurality of data records (for example barcodes or RRD tags) comprises at least one Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) 100 and at least one scanner (not shown) mounted on said UAV 180 and adapted to scars said data records, thereby to extract data from said data records. The system may include remote control means operable to control the UAV, and an imaging system for transferring video feed from the UAV to a controller location in spaced relation to the UAV. A position controller and method of scanning are also provided.