# New York City Developers Lobby to Legalize Drones

Published 2019-07-16 · Updated 2026-06-09 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> Real-estate developers in Los Angeles and Chicago are embracing drone technology to help speed up the building process and reduce costs. But in New York City, a 71-year-old local statute is keeping drones grounded. Read the full article.

Real-estate developers in Los Angeles and Chicago are embracing drone technology to help speed up the building process and reduce costs. But in New York City, a 71-year-old local statute is keeping drones grounded.

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