LOST: Drones in Buffalo
Description
I was filming a sunset over Delaware Park around 7:20 p.m. last Tuesday when I realized my drone was gone. It’s a compact black quad with a small camera, the bottom a little scratched, and a blue protective ring around the propeller guard. A black strap with my initials 'SB' is looped around the controller. I retraced my steps along the park’s edge, checked under benches, and looked toward the fountain near the Buffalo Zoo, but nothing turned up. This project means a lot to me, and losing the drone feels like losing a piece of that effort. If you’ve seen it, please let me know through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.