'Anti COVID-19' drone seen hovering over Manhattan park urges pedestrians to keep six feet apart
Governor Andrew Cuomo has repeatedly scolded New Yorkers for not practicing social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic and now an anonymous citizen has offered their services to enforce the policy. A drone was spotted flying over the East River Park in Manhattan that chastised pedestrians for walking in groups along a path. Dubbed'the Anti-COVID-19 Volunteer Drone Task Force', the unmanned aerial vehicle told groups to stay at least six-feet apart in order to'reduce the death toll and save lives.' However, it is illegal to fly drones in certain parts of the city and the Federal Aviation Administration told DailyMail.com it is'looking into the drone flight to determine if it was compliant with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).' WATCH: A drone was seen flying over a Manhattan park on Saturday, urging pedestrians to "maintain social distancing." A drone was spotted flying over the East River Park in Manhattan that chastised pedestrians for walking in groups along a path.
Apr-9-2020, 19:21:31 GMT
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