Over the past two years, the NYPD says its drones have transformed the way it fights crime and saves lives

NYPD drones were used in Queens this summer after a group of four men broke into a home and held its residents hostage.

47-year-old Jone Smith, 39-year-old Brandon Dash and 37-year-old Ryan Dash allegedly robbed the Flushing home with guns and hammers, punched a 71-year-old woman in the face and punched a 43-year-old man on March 16 .August around 2:30 a.m. in the foot with a hammer. The crooks tried to steal $21,000 in cash from the family.

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