"The Maverick Counter Drone Response Vehicle is designed to provide a faster, more mobile way to run drone operations than the department's bulkier command vans."
"The vehicle includes hidden launch bays and can be outfitted with software intended to take control of hostile drones, enhancing the NYPD's counterterrorism capabilities."
"FlyMotion pitches the Maverick as a dual-purpose platform that shifts between a standard patrol vehicle and a rolling command-and-control hub for unmanned systems."
"Watchdogs argue the NYPD's drone program has grown faster than the public rules that are supposed to keep it in check."
The NYPD has added a compact SUV, the Maverick Counter Drone Response Vehicle, to its fleet for enhanced drone operations. This vehicle can launch drones from concealed compartments and is designed for counterterrorism at large events. It features modular bays, rapid-deploy launchers, and advanced communications systems. The Maverick costs approximately $984,280 and was funded partly by a federal grant. However, there are concerns regarding oversight and privacy as the drone program expands without adequate public regulations.
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