# Hempstead police drones on Friday 8 May 2026

Hempstead police drones flew 9 times on Friday 8 May 2026, the first at 8:24 am and the last at 4:49 pm EDT, by Hempstead Police Department's published record.

| Takeoff (EDT) | Purpose | Airborne | Flight |
|---|---|---:|---|
| 8:24 am | Other | 20 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 11:41 am | Other | 18 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 12:05 pm | Other | 10 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 12:53 pm | Not stated | 22 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 2:02 pm | Not stated | 22 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 2:53 pm | Other | 17 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 3:19 pm | Other | 8 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 3:37 pm | Call for service | 9 min | HEMPSTEA |
| 4:49 pm | Call for service | 3 min | HEMPSTEA |

## Attribution

Source: Hempstead Police Department drone flight records published through the agency's Skydio transparency dashboard (ArcGIS Online, retrieved 3 November 2026). Records are published at the agency's discretion and may be incomplete. Paths are generalized near their endpoints. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Hempstead Police Department or Skydio.