'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones
3 months, 2 weeks 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.

Drone New York Fbi Nypd  nypd  stop  reportedly  mystery  sent  according  york  combatready  drones  sightings  unmanned  called  theyre  federal  fbi  state  army  drone

History of this topic

Bombshell new claims over drones seen swarming over NJ and NY
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombshell new claims over drones seen swarming over NJ and NY

Daily Mail  

The House foreign affairs chair has claimed to know what the mystery drones wreaking havoc over New Jersey and New York really are in bombshell new claims. 'We want answers but the response I'm getting is we don't know whose drones these are,' McCaul said before executive-branch officials offered a classified briefing to members of the House intelligence committee. Homeland …

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
55 years, 3 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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’
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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,” …

New York deploys 'state-of-the-art drone detection system' as officials make admission on foreign involvement
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New York deploys 'state-of-the-art drone detection system' as officials make admission on foreign involvement

Daily Mail  

Alejandro Mayorkas' Department of Homeland Security is set to deploy drone detection systems to New Jersey and New York after weeks of drone sightings across the region. Alejandro Mayorkas ' Department of Homeland Security is set to deploy drone detection systems to New Jersey and New York after weeks of drone sightings across the region Mayorkas clarified that so far, …

Donald Trump raises alarm over ’mystery drone’ sightings in US, calls for them to be ’shot down’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump raises alarm over ’mystery drone’ sightings in US, calls for them to be ’shot down’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has sparked a heated debate by calling for the immediate "shooting down" of mysterious drones reportedly appearing in various parts of the country, as per PTI. "We are supporting local law enforcement in New Jersey with numerous detection methods but have not corroborated any of the reported visual sightings with electronic detection. "Since late November, communities …

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
3 months, 2 weeks 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'
3 months, 2 weeks 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?
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Police could use military-grade drones to track criminals in major tech upgrade
1 year, 4 months ago

Police could use military-grade drones to track criminals in major tech upgrade

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police helicopters could be replaced …

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns
1 year, 7 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 …

UFO documents: Newly released incident reports detail US Navy’s encounters
4 years, 10 months ago

UFO documents: Newly released incident reports detail US Navy’s encounters

CNN  

Washington CNN — Newly released “hazard reports” detailing encounters between US Navy aircraft and “unidentified aerial phenomena” reveal details about incidents that were thrust into the spotlight when the Pentagon officially declassified and released videos of three encounters late last month. During that encounter one of the Navy F/A-18 jets “passed within 1000’ of the object, but was unable to …

Police deploy drones to survey route, position security personnel
5 years, 5 months ago

Police deploy drones to survey route, position security personnel

The Hindu  

In a first, the Tamil Nadu police have used photogrammetric mapping using drones for deploying manpower and security infrastructure along the East Coast Road in Chennai, ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to Mamallapuram on Friday. Security personnel, with technical assistance from scientists of Anna University, flew six drones along the 35-km …

L.A. Sheriff’s Department to begin using drones to respond to bomb threats, hostage crises
8 years, 2 months ago

L.A. Sheriff’s Department to begin using drones to respond to bomb threats, hostage crises

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Thursday that his agency will begin deploying an unmanned aerial device to aid deputies responding to arson scenes, suspected bombs and hostage situations, but he promised the device would not be used to surveil residents. The use or attempted use of drones by law enforcement elsewhere has come under fire from privacy and …

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests
11 years, 5 months ago

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests

Dutch News  

Police have used unmanned surveillance aircraft known as drones over 130 times since 2009 but their use has only led to arrests in four cases, the AD reports on Tuesday. Both the police and justice ministry are less likely to use drones because of ‘the lack of concrete results’, according to the minutes of public prosecution departments. Vision The police …

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests
11 years, 5 months ago

The use of drone surveillance leads to just four arrests

Dutch News  

Police have used unmanned surveillance aircraft known as drones over 130 times since 2009 but their use has only led to arrests in four cases, the AD reports on Tuesday. Both the police and justice ministry are less likely to use drones because of ‘the lack of concrete results’, according to the minutes of public prosecution departments. Vision The police …

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl
12 years ago

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl

Dutch News  

The Dutch defence ministry owns 75 drones, or unmanned surveillance aircraft, and these are regularly used in the Netherlands to carry out police work, defence minister Jeanine Hennis has confirmed to MPs. Secrecy According to research by news website nu.nl, drones have been used 551 times since their use in civilian surveillance was agreed in 2009. Private companies Rob van …

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl
12 years ago

Use of drone aircraft by police is increasingly secretive: nu.nl

Dutch News  

The Dutch defence ministry owns 75 drones, or unmanned surveillance aircraft, and these are regularly used in the Netherlands to carry out police work, defence minister Jeanine Hennis has confirmed to MPs. Secrecy According to research by news website nu.nl, drones have been used 551 times since their use in civilian surveillance was agreed in 2009. Private companies Rob van …

FBI Investigating Unidentified Drone Spotted Near JFK Airport
12 years ago

FBI Investigating Unidentified Drone Spotted Near JFK Airport

Wired  

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday it is investigating an unidentified black drone an Alitalia pilot said he encountered while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport. "The FBI is asking anyone with information about the unmanned aircraft or the operator to contact us," said John Giacalone, the special agent in charge of the bureau's New York field office. A …

Drones: From War Weapon To Homemade Toy
12 years, 7 months ago

Drones: From War Weapon To Homemade Toy

NPR  

Drones: From War Weapon To Homemade Toy Enlarge this image toggle caption Larry Abramson/NPR Larry Abramson/NPR Drones transformed the battlefield in Iraq and Afghanistan. Enlarge this image toggle caption Larry Abramson/NPR Larry Abramson/NPR But as Oesterer flies his plane around the park, it becomes obvious how much power is available for a couple thousand dollars. But now, police departments in …

Even DHS Is Freaked Out by Spy Drones Over America
14 years, 2 months ago

Even DHS Is Freaked Out by Spy Drones Over America

Wired  

Police departments around the country are warming up to unmanned spy planes. "I don't know how much will be used within the U.S.," says Ruth Doherty, a top official with the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate tasked with countering the domestic threat of homemade bombs. Surveillance cameras at stadiums or in subway stations are controversial enough, she …

Discover Related