Case dismissed against George Steinmetz, whose drone was confiscated for documenting mass burials

Back in April, an award-winning National Geographic and New York Times photographer, George Steinmetz, had his DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone confiscated by the New York Police Department (NYPD) while documenting mass COVID-19 burials on Hart Island. Steinmetz was issued a desk ticket for violating NYC Administrative Code § 10-126, which prohibits the takeoff and landing of drones within New York City. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for early August. During that time, the NYPD held onto Steinmetz...