I’ve noticed a lot of helicopters flying over areas of Queens, NY. They just circle around like every 2-3 minutes, and it’s not just in the morning or afternoon, it’s throughout the day and night. Does anyone know why?
Hello! I live in a neighbourhood that has been repeatedly targeted by ICE and with everything going on in Chicago, I've noticed a lot more helicopter activity overnight or early in the morning.
I have gone through some prior posts on identifying helicopters and have the Flight Radar app but it doesn't necessarily identify the helicopter beyond the registration number.
I would love if people could share information on how to identify an ICE/DHS helicopter vs. news and other helicopters, because at this point the sound of helicopters is giving me anxiety for my neighbourhood and community.
Thank you for answering. I love this city and its wonderful communities. Please keep safe ❤️
Update: Thank you everyone for the thoughtful comments! I really appreciate it and I'm learning a lot more about helicopters than ever before.
i work on the 14th floor of a building downtown that faces the lake. i see 1-3 helicopters go by my window every shift now. they are generally all CPD, although Ive seen 1 military helicopter the same day as the notorious southside apartment raid.. i question what CPD are doing up there constantly. the same day i saw the military one, i also saw a CPD-copter go by with two men in green fatigues sitting out the open door with their feet hanging down. wtf is that about?? is it possible ICE is using CPDs helicopters? if not, what is CPD doing and are they correlated?
i write this after a helicopter hovered nearly above my house for the last ten mins..
Also, whats up with the small white smooth looking aircrafts? ive seen them 2-3 times. anyone else?
Anyone else noticed the increase in helicopters in Queens? Not only throughout the day, but late at night at like 2 AM as well. Anyone knows what these helicopters are for?
Doing laps over my house, I feel like I'm in Goodfellas.