'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones
1 week, 1 day ago

'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones

Raw Story  

Mystery fly-overs in New Jersey and parts of New York may soon be put to an end by the NYPD, according to a news report. Citizens across the Garden State have reported seeing drones overhead, and state officials have asked the federal government for help and clarification about the unmanned vehicle sightings. "The NYPD has a fleet of at least 109 drones that could be called into service in the face of recent incursions in the skies over New York and New Jersey. "The NYPD has been using a model of drone called the Skydio X10 in its Drone as First Responder pilot program, which sends the devices out on 911 calls in five precincts.

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Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
54 years, 11 months ago

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

Wired  

The Department of Homeland Security issued warnings to state and local law enforcement agencies this summer regarding the “growing illicit use” of commercial drones, internal documents show. The capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems are “progressing faster” than available countermeasures offered under “federal prevention frameworks,” the memo says, adding that it’s common for state and local authorities to observe “nefarious” and …

White House national security spokesman gives major update amid drone hysteria
6 days, 16 hours ago

White House national security spokesman gives major update amid drone hysteria

Raw Story  

After sifting through the reports over the past few weeks of reports of drones over New Jersey, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Monday the truth is not out there. "Having closely looked at the tips and collated them as best we can from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial …

US deploys drone detection system in New York amid mystery sightings
6 days, 20 hours ago

US deploys drone detection system in New York amid mystery sightings

Firstpost  

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a drone detection system will be sent to New York following a surge in mysterious drone sightings across the east coast, including disruptions at Stewart International Airport, according to a report Governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday said that US officials are sending a drone detection system to New York after questions over mysterious objects in …

NY pol writes to Biden about mystery drones, blasts lack of answers in scathing statement, ‘Completely unacceptable’
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1 week ago

NY pol writes to Biden about mystery drones, blasts lack of answers in scathing statement, ‘Completely unacceptable’

Hindustan Times  

An upstate New York elected official has claimed he has written a letter to the White House to complain about the drone sightings in New Jersey and parts of the Empire State. “The fact that this issue has persisted for weeks without clear answers is completely unacceptable—not just to the people of Rockland County, but to communities across the nation,” …

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
1 week, 3 days ago

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond

CNN  

New York CNN — Federal agencies are facing intense pressure to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Saturday, adding last month she “directed the …

U.S. Senator Calls For Mysterious N.J. Drones To Be 'Shot Down, If Necessary'
1 week, 3 days ago

U.S. Senator Calls For Mysterious N.J. Drones To Be 'Shot Down, If Necessary'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOMS River, N.J. — A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” even as it remains unclear who owns them. “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security …

Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey?
1 week, 4 days ago

Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey?

Al Jazeera  

The drones have been spotted flying over critical infrastructure such as US military research facilities and police departments. The night skies over New Jersey have come alight as dozens of mystery drones have been spotted flying over the state, including near United States President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in the town of Bedminster. In a post on Facebook on December …

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO
1 week, 4 days ago

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO

India TV News  

New Jersey: The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. VIDEO: Mysterious drones in New Jersey FBI seeks public help Governor Phil Murphy and law enforcement officials have stressed …

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings
1 week, 5 days ago

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings

CNN  

CNN — Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are prompting heightened security concerns – and mounting frustrations – from residents, military personnel and federal, state and local officials. “I’m legitimately concerned for what the hell is going on because nobody knows,” state Assemblyman Brian Bergen told CNN affiliate News 12 New Jersey after a briefing at state police …

FBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public’s help
2 weeks, 4 days ago

FBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public’s help

Associated Press  

The FBI is investigating reports about several mysterious nighttime drone flights that have recently occurred across central New Jersey and has asked the public for help. Witnesses have spotted a cluster of what appears to be drones — larger than those typically used by hobbyists — as well as a possible fixed-wing aircraft flying in several areas along the Raritan …

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns
1 year, 3 months ago

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may notice an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police surveillance drone. The New York City police department plans to pilot the unmanned aircrafts in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend, officials announced Thursday. The plan drew …

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