New ##ton state 's police department has launched its first unmanned aerial drone programme . The units will be mainly used for public safety and to improve emergency response times , said Governor Andrew Cuomo . Four drones are set to be deployed in 2020 , one for each of state police troops A , 206 , F and G , while another 14 are flown in to take to the skies by April . Officers flying the drones must complete 32 hours of training and receive Federal Aviation pilot certification .
New York state's police department has launched its first unmanned aerial drone programme. The units will be mainly used for public safety and to improve emergency response times, said Governor Andrew Cuomo. Four drones are set to be deployed in January, one for each of state police troops A, D, F and G, while another 14 are pencilled in to take to the skies by April. Officers operating the drones must complete 32 hours of training and receive Federal Aviation Authority certification.