Federal officials are warning residents and visitors to keep drones grounded this summer as Philadelphia prepares to host ...

Philadelphia police have significantly increased their use of drones since 2024, deploying them thousands of times for investigations, arrests, and public event monitoring. Unlike other major cities, ...

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says drones represent a growing domestic terrorism threat, prompting new countermeasures as the city prepares for major summer events. Bethel said ...

Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel told City Councilmembers Tuesday that the Philadelphia Police Department will produce an annual report for them that details how the department uses its 21 drones.

With the push of a button, officers can deploy a drone from outside the department and send it flying at 45 mph to a scene, ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Drones could be deployed across Philadelphia in an effort to improve public safety. A study by the city controller's office found that drones would be a useful tool in detecting ...

A Harry Potter-themed drone show is coming to the Philadelphia area this summer, bringing a large-scale outdoor light and music spectacle to Subaru Park in Chester. "DroneArt Show: Harry Potter" will ...