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NYPD increases patrols to intercept drones over the US Open

The NYPD is stepping up patrols to address drones flying over the 2026 US Open.

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Unauthorized drones could create security and safety risks at a major public event.

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  1. NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open ↗abc7.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
  2. NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open ↗abc7ny.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
  3. NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open ↗abc7news.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
  4. NYPD now has the authority to take out rogue drones flying over the U.S. Open in Queens ↗nydailynews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
  5. NYPD poised to take down drones hovering over the US Open – marking a national milestone ↗nypost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC

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