Attendees at outdoor gatherings and barbecues in New York City this weekend may encounter an unexpected presence overseeing their festivities: a surveillance drone deployed by the police.
The New York City Police Department has unveiled plans to initiate a trial run of these unmanned aerial vehicles in reaction to complaints regarding substantial gatherings, encompassing private functions, anticipated over the Labor Day weekend, as disclosed by officials on Thursday.
“If a caller states there’s a large crowd, a large party in a backyard, we’re going to be utilizing our assets to go up and go check on the party,” Kaz Daughtry, the assistant NYPD Commissioner, said at a press conference.