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NYPD wants power to take down any dangerous drones flying over NYC

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Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the department has already tracked over 75,000 drone flights this year—and with summer events heating up, that number is expected to spike.

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  • NYPD has monitored mysterious drone sightings, including over the Verrazano Bridge.
  • The department is requesting the power to take down dangerous drones. 15s
  • Currently, only select federal agencies can legally intervene with drones. 33s
  • Commissioner Tisch says the NYPD has tracked over 75,000 drone flights this year. 56s
  • Drone activity is expected to increase during summer events. 1m 5s
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