NYPD Transit – 2024 Award Nominee

NYPD is using drones to address the trend of teenagers subway surfing. These acts are difficult to apprehend. But with Skydio drones assisting in observing, identifying and apprehending juveniles, NYPD has seen a decrease in injuries. Since the program was launched with X10 and X2 drones, the NYPD Transit team is able to more effectively capture juvenile subway surfers. NYPD can now present crucial video evidence and for educating the community of the risks of this activity.