Honolulu using drones to enforce stay-at-home order

Honolulu, HAWAII — The Honolulu Fire Department deployed drone teams Friday to popular beach areas to enforce the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

Three teams of drones will be delivering public announcements at Lanikai, Waikiki and Sandy beaches between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a news release from the City and County of Honolulu.

The announcements will say: “Aloha, the stay at home order is in effect. Please do not gather or sit on the beach. Water activities are permitted, but please leave immediately after.”

The city said the drones are not equipped with video recording capabilities. They will only be used to deliver the announcements.

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