Coming within 800 feet of a cop is now grounds for arrest..
No, they were actually buzzing the copter and thought it would be funny. They are both very sorry for it now...
NYC has had a huge drone problem all of a sudden as drones have gotten cheaper and able to fly higher. They have even interfered with commercial aircraft. Personally, I’d rather not die in an air crash because some idiot was playing with his drone.
I would ordinarily agree with your cynicism but my daughter is a flight medic and drones do pose a navigational hazard.
Try taking a picture of him while you're at it.
“Coming within 800 feet of a cop is now grounds for arrest..”
It was night. You can only see the lights. Licensed pilots know the rules.