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NYPD Will Neutralize Unauthorized Drones Over U.S. Open

Federally trained NYPD teams will use new Safer Skies authority with a temporary flight restriction to protect fans and players.

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The NYPD now has the authority to independently take down drones flying over the US Open tournament beginning next week in Queens – marking the first major event nationwide where local law enforcement can do so, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Friday.
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Overview

  • On Friday the NYPD announced it will for the first time use local, independent authority under the Safer Skies Act to detect and neutralize unauthorized drones over the U.S. Open.
  • The move follows federal rulemaking that took effect July 1 and comes after the department completed required federal training and certification for counter‑drone personnel.
  • Hundreds of officers and specialized units will staff the tournament 24 hours a day, including bomb squad, aviation, K‑9, heavy weapons and plainclothes teams, plus perimeter barriers and screening for attendees.
  • Officials say there are no specific credible threats, attendees should expect expanded screening and transit changes, and violators risk losing drones and facing civil or criminal fines.
  • The announcement marks the first national use of state and local independent drone‑mitigation authority and may shift how major events balance federal and local roles while agencies keep exact mitigation tools confidential.