Have others noticed an increase helicopters circling?
RT asks around 11:20pm last night: “Helicopters circling in NOMA area??”
Jeremy also writes just before 11pm: “For at least the third night in a row, U.S. Park Police is flying around DC (not unheard of, but not exactly common esp. at night), and is now joined by a CBP helicopter in SE DC…” (more…)
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“After receiving conflicting information from officials regarding the use of ADS-B transponders, a type of transponder used to communicate GPS data and project aircraft trajectory, in helicopter flights in the National Capital Region (NCR), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote Department of Transportation (DoT) Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday urging DoT to prohibit the use of helicopters for these flights in the NCR, except for the president, vice president, and in certain emergencies. A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter from the Army Aviation Brigade at Fort Belvoir and a passenger plane collided in D.C. airspace on January 29, killing 67 people. The helicopter was not using its ADS-B transponder when the collision occurred. (more…)
stock helicopter spotlight photo from our archives
Ed. Note: a reader reported multiple helicopters circling 14th Street. Did others notice more than one? Maybe it jst seemed like more than one.
From MPD at 10:45pm:
“3D is working a confirmed Felony Assault at 1400 block of U ST NW. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Figured I’d ask the community as I lay here wide awake (around 5am) with my also-wide-awake infant. This police helicopter has been flying in random circles for the last hour or so, but with no spotlights on. (more…)
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“After the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that killed 67 people, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to permanently cease transporting VIPs in the National Capital Region (NCR) by helicopter, with exceptions for the president, vice president and in national emergencies.
“The convenience of government officials should not take precedence over aviation safety and the quiet enjoyment of residents of the NCR,” Norton wrote.
The full letter follows. (more…)
Thanks to Lindsay for sharing from Capitol Hill this morning:
“Tis the season to measure background energy levels prior to an innaguration 🚁”
Anyone hear an unusual amount of helicopters last night too?
Full press release: (more…)
photo from our archives
From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, October 28, at approximately 7:00 p.m., we will be working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.”
Thanks to Jodi and many ohters for sending earlier today (Sunday)”
“Helicopter very very low hovering between buildings over the MBT by Union Market” (more…)
Update: “It seems like it’s a company that does aerial reviews of electrical infrastructure.”
Thanks to readers for sending around 2:30pm: “Helicopter flying low Union Market.” (more…)
Thanks to Lindsay for sharing the photo of (one of) the helicopter(s) on Sunday Morning. Dan shared with us:
“Streets blocked off around Mall and downtown for filming of unnamed Netflix movie. Motorcade keeps slowly driving back and forth in front of Capitol.”