NYPD Drone Powers Take Flight at US Open

NYPD drone powers take flight at US Open

Violators can lose the drone, plus face civil fines up to $75,000 or criminal fines up to $100,000.

For U.S. Open, NYPD is authorized to take out drones on its own for the first time

The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.

NYPD ready to take down unauthorized drones over the US Open, a first for local law enforcement nationwide

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NYPD poised to take down drones hovering over the US Open – marking a national milestone

“I am pleased to announce today that the NYPD now has new independent legal authority to conduct drone mitigation operations at major events when necessary to address unauthorized drone activity,” NYPD top cop Jessica Tisch said.

NYPD authorized to take out rogue drones flying over the U.S. Open

The U.S. Open will be the first time a state or local agency will conduct independent drone mitigation operations at a major public event

NYPD now has the authority to take out rogue drones flying over the U.S. Open in Queens

It will be the first time a state or local agency will conduct independent drone mitigation operations at a major public event, officials said.