Drones Light Up NYC Ahead of 25th Anniversary The use of drones in emergency situations has a storied history, and one of its most pivotal moments was during the 9/11 attacks on New York City.
It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since those devastating events unfolded.
Understanding the Context of Drones Over NYC on 9/11 Drones first saw action in emergency situations during the aftermath of 9/11, when various agencies employed them to survey the damage and locate survivors.