New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday unveiled a drone committee aimed at bolstering law enforcement operations, aligning with a broader trend among the nation’s largest cities of embracing drone technology.

Adams appointed Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry to lead the committee, which leaders heralded as a task force designed to cement New York City’s “position as a national leader in leveraging cutting-edge technology.” As cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles increasingly turn to drones to enhance public safety, Adams announced New York City’s latest effort would coordinate drone operations across key agencies, including the police, fire, emergency management, parks, buildings, and environmental protection departments.