Lost Drones near SU campus
Description
I was filming a quick sunset timelapse on Friday at 4:25 pm, along University Avenue near the Hall of Languages on the Syracuse University campus when my two drones slipped from their controller and drifted into the breeze. I chased their glints across the quad by Slocum Hall, calling to them despite the wind, but they vanished among the trees toward the woods beyond the maintenance yard. My heart sank because the project means a lot to me, and those small machines are essential for the shot I’m trying to finish. I’m hoping someone picked them up and can tell me where they landed.
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.