Currently, only the feds can take down a drone electronically —  and on Friday the FBI will be on hand to work alongside the ...

He’s previously promised to boost the NYPD’s own use of flying drones around Gotham as a way to supplement the force. To date, there are few regulations guiding usage for city use of drones. 3.

NYPD mum on move. The NYPD did not respond to an email seeking further information about its drone policies. In response to a request for comment, a spokesperson for Mayor Adams shared a link to ...

The NYPD plans to cast a wide net when it comes to protecting the Big Apple against nefarious drone operators. The city is in ...

New York City NYPD to use drones to monitor backyard parties over Labor Day weekend, sparking privacy concerns Assistant NYPD Commissioner Kaz Daughtry said the drones will respond to 'non ...

What You Need To Know. The NYPD plans to pilot drones in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend, officials announced Thursday ...

He told lawmakers the NYPD currently has 85 drones and, in 2023, the NYPD increased drone usage more than 400%. Lawmakers expressed concern about the national security risks posed by foreign-made ...

The NYPD has more than tripled its use of drones in the last year, most recently deploying them 13 different times to monitor public protests last month, according to police data.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry (R) announced the plan on X Friday, calling the use of drones in this manner "game changing." ...

NYPD discovers massive drone amid spate of sightings in tri-state area – but this one can be explained By . Joe Marino and Chris Nesi. Published Dec. 16, 2024, 3:09 p.m. ET.