New York Police Department chief Terence Monahan has announced the NYPD's adoption of drone technology. At a press event yesterday, the NYPD unveiled a fleet of 14 drones made up of models from DJI, including the Matrice, the Mavic and the Inspire series. Three scenarios in which drones could make a big difference were demonstrated to reporters: a hazardous material spill, a … [Read more...] about NYPD Drone Program Takes To The Skies
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Drone Attack Simulated in NYPD Drill
With the rise of deadly school shootings over the past few years, police agencies nationwide have ramped up security drills to prepare for the unthinkable. For the New York Police Department, preparation includes a scenario involving a drone attack. Earlier this month, the NYPD conducted a joint drill with the Department of Homeland Security at a Brooklyn high school using a … [Read more...] about Drone Attack Simulated in NYPD Drill
NYPD Puts Drone Operators on Terrorism Watch List
Flying a drone in NYC, currently against the law except in very limited areas, could land you with more than a summons or a fine. While flying the drone is only a misdemeanor crime, violators are now put through an extensive background check and flagged for the counterterrorism unit, a local news station reports. While most people might assume that flying a hobby drone in … [Read more...] about NYPD Puts Drone Operators on Terrorism Watch List
Brooklyn Man Arrested For Flying Drone Too Close to NYPD Helicopter
Police say a man has been arrested after an NYPD helicopter had a near miss with a drone in Brooklyn. It happened early Wednesday morning over Greene Avenue in Bushwick. The chopper was helping to search for a missing person when police said the drone came within 50 feet of the aircraft. That’s when the helicopter had to suddenly change course, police said. Isaac Rosa, … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Man Arrested For Flying Drone Too Close to NYPD Helicopter
Where Can Drones Fly? Legal Limits Are Up In the Air
from NPR It's getting easier for the average civilian to own drones. The word may bring to mind million-dollar jets that carry bombs, but a drone is any aircraft that doesn't have passengers or a pilot onboard. Some look like sophisticated remote-control helicopters and model airplanes. They're available online and in stores, some for less than $100. But whether and … [Read more...] about Where Can Drones Fly? Legal Limits Are Up In the Air
