Why are helicopters flying over Paris and the Yvelines from May 27 to 31?

Don't panic if you see helicopters flying low over the capital in the next few days! The Paris Prefecture de Police has authorized these overflights by the Gendarmerie Nationale from May 27 to 31, 2024. No fewer than 4 to 5 flights a day are scheduled between 8.30 a.m. and 7 p.m., " depending on weather conditions ".

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These overflights are part of the preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Gendarmerie Nationale will carry out several low-altitude flights in order to carry out reference mapping. This operation is essential for the operational preparation of the Olympic Games, enabling security arrangements to be planned and optimized.

The authorities assure us that these flights, although carried out at low altitude, will have no impact on the areas overflown. Similar operations have already been carried out in other cities, with no noticeable impact. The helicopters will take off and land at the Vélizy-Villacoublay air base in the Yvelines department.

The introduction of these overflights underlines the importance attached to safety and the meticulous preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. These exceptional measures are designed to ensure that this global event, awaited by millions of spectators and participants, runs as smoothly as possible.

Never fear, Gendarmerie Nationale helicopters will be flying over Paris and the Yvelines from May 27 to 31 for security and logistical preparations for the 2024 Olympics.