NYPD drone flights rose 3,200% since 2022, with little public oversight, watchdog claims
A new report claims the NYPD's drone program has "rapidly morphed into a sprawling surveillance operation" with little oversight.
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AI gun-detection firm ZeroEyes launches drone-based product
ZeroEyes is selling technology to help law enforcement agencies detect firearms, people, vehicles and maritime vessels from drone footage.
Court rules California police must release drone footage not related to investigations
A California Supreme Court ruling bars police departments from issuing blanket rejections of public records requests seeking drone footage.
NYC launches drone ops committee to coordinate use across agencies
“Drones are the future of public safety," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Dallas suburb launches ‘drone as first responder’ program
Police in Prosper, Texas, are using drones to respond to calls.