NYPD purchases $6.5M in equipment to stamp out suspicious drone activity during FIFA World Cup

The department now has the authority to take down drones that pose credible safety risks - a task that was previously reserved for the feds - just in time for the global sporting event in June, and the Big Apple's celebrations of America's 250th birthday on July 4.

NYPD purchases $6.5M in equipment to stamp out suspicious drone activity during FIFA World Cup. The department now has the authority to take down drones that pose credible safety risks - a task that was previously reserved for the feds - just in time for the global sporting event in June, and the Big Apple's celebrations of America's 250th birthday on July 4. The new “Safer Skies Act” now lets NYPD take down dangerous drones, a task previously for feds. FBI Assistant Director in Charge Jim Barnacle warned flying drones over MetLife Stadium is a federal crime. The NYPD has purchased $6.5 million in equipment to stamp out rogue drone activity when FIFA World Cup fans descend on the metro area next month, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Thursday. The department now has the authority to take down drones that pose credible safety risks – a tas...