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Police Drones over NYC tonight
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So I read in the newspaper this morning that the police will use drones over the crowd at Times Square to help for security. I wonder how they convinced the FAA to let them fly over a crowd of about 1 million people.
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I heard it’s yuneec drones, so they can avoid the whole of New York NFZ

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Hi there, we do appreciate your interest in our products. It's not that easy to get an approval from FAA in cases like this specially that safety of the crowd is at risk. I hope everything goes well. If you have other concern, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks for choosing DJI!
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It is pouring rain and the drone security use has been cancelled.
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Our town Ventspils for New Year has the biggest Firework display in Latvia - but last night was cancelled due to wind and rain. First year that I can remember that happened.

Woke up this morning and someone had forwarded to me the video of London's Display ........... amazing ! I've looked at others after, but London's really tops it ...



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solentlife Posted at 1-1 03:45
Our town Ventspils for New Year has the biggest Firework display in Latvia - but last night was cancelled due to wind and rain. First year that I can remember that happened.

Woke up this morning and someone had forwarded to me the video of London's Display ........... amazing ! I've looked at others after, but London's really tops it ...

Very impressive!
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I flew in the night, and not once thought about security or getting any turmoil stirred up.

I never even saw the popo heli out last night.... neither of them. Ha


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RedHotPoker Posted at 1-1 11:48
I flew in the night, and not once thought about security or getting any turmoil stirred up.

I never even saw the popo heli out last night.... neither of them. Ha

They had to cancel the drones in Times Square because of the rain. Did you know people weren't even allowed to bring umbrellas there?
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fansb1fe1104 Posted at 1-1 13:00
They had to cancel the drones in Times Square because of the rain. Did you know people weren't even allowed to bring umbrellas there?

Yes, I live in Alberta not NY.  Sorry about the rain, it really put a wicked drenched damper on things. Grin

But it’s New York, NY. man, nothing stops them crowds from enjoying the New Years Eve festivities, filling the streets with wet revellers. Who needs umbrellas when you’re surrounded with Love? Haha

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They really blow it out, there.




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RedHotPoker Posted at 1-1 13:12
Yes, I live in Alberta not NY.  Sorry about the rain, it really put a wicked drenched damper on things. Grin

But it’s New York, NY. man, nothing stops them crowds from enjoying the New Years Eve festivities, filling the streets with wet revellers. Who needs umbrellas when you’re surrounded with Love? Haha

You are right nothing holds them back, not even not being able to use a restroom for 12 hours or so, I can only imagine all the drinks these people have and then have to hold it in.
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fansb1fe1104 Posted at 1-1 15:59
You are right nothing holds them back, not even not being able to use a restroom for 12 hours or so, I can only imagine all the drinks these people have and then have to hold it in.

That’s what alleys are made for.


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RedHotPoker Posted at 1-1 17:41
That’s what alleys are made for.

With 7,000 officers, who knows how many plain clothed officers I don't know if I would risk it. Plus from what I read the people that weren't near the stages, they made kind of like pens where the people had to stay.
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fansb1fe1104 Posted at 1-1 19:41
With 7,000 officers, who knows how many plain clothed officers I don't know if I would risk it. Plus from what I read the people that weren't near the stages, they made kind of like pens where the people had to stay.

I don’t hold my water for 12 hours...

Somebody nearby,  is getting wet shoes.... hahaha



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RedHotPoker Posted at 1-1 19:50
I don’t hold my water for 12 hours...

Somebody nearby,  is getting wet shoes.... hahaha

I would probably keep a bottle in my pants.
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fansb1fe1104 Posted at 1-1 19:55
I would probably keep a bottle in my pants.

Thirsty aren’t you. Hahaha
At least it’s refillable.

No, I ain’t packin p...  snickers


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fansb1fe1104 Posted at 1-1 19:55
I would probably keep a bottle in my pants.

Thirsty aren’t you. Hahaha
At least it’s refillable.

No, I ain’t packin p...  snickers


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I have wondered the same thing. They would have needed at least two waivers, Day Time Waiver and Flying over People Waiver. I have applied for a Day Time Waiver three times and been declined every time. I called and asked what the deal was and they told me I did not include all of the information they required and directed me to a webpage, I copied and pasted their questions in my request completing the answers for each one and was still denied.

They make it real hard to us to fly legal and wonder why people disregard the drone laws.

My Day Time Waiver for for conducting search and rescue missions at night with Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS.
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TheLazyC Posted at 1-2 06:09
I have wondered the same thing. They would have needed at least two waivers, Day Time Waiver and Flying over People Waiver. I have applied for a Day Time Waiver three times and been declined every time. I called and asked what the deal was and they told me I did not include all of the information they required and directed me to a webpage, I copied and pasted their questions in my request completing the answers for each one and was still denied.

They make it real hard to us to fly legal and wonder why people disregard the drone laws.

Makes me wonder if they didn't even bother with the waivers and just planned to fly without any authorization.
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