Grumpy Old Geeks Topics NYPD drone use Topic NYPD drone use 2 mentions in 1 episode Police drone deployment discussed with stated uses, restrictions, and concerns about surveillance. Mentions 304: Grumpy Old Furries Dec 10, 2018 55:52 They have 14 in all for search and rescue missions, crime scene documentation, hazmat incidents. 56:24 There are unacceptable uses, including routine patrols, traffic enforcement.