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☆ What officials are doing – and suggesting – to learn more about the possible drone sightings
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —As a flurry of possible drone sightings have triggered local politicians to press federal officials for more information, lawmakers have proposed a variety of different methods for dealing with drones. And the US government is sending drone detection and tracking systems to two military facilities in New Jersey, sources told CNN Monday. States deploy drone detection technologyA number of states where possible drones have been reported have announced that they’re deploying drone detection systems. New York and Connecticut have also announced they’re using drone detection systems. Law enforcement officials would need a warrant to interfere with the radio signals of a drone, according to Michelle L.D.

Persons: John Kirby, “, Kirby, ”, Donald Trump’s, Josh Shapiro, Chuck Schumer, he’s, ” Schumer, Vijay Kumar, Kumar, Matt McCrann, ” McCrann, Jonathan Rupprecht, Michelle L.D, Hanlon, Kathy Hochul, Mark Green of, Schumer, ” Rupprecht, Rupprecht Organizations: CNN, White, House, Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station, Federal Aviation Administration, of Homeland Security, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Air, Space, University of Mississippi School of Law, Electronic Communications, New York Gov, federal, UAS Authority Security, Republican Rep, FAA, Department of Homeland Security, USC Locations: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Bedminster, New York, Connecticut, Mark Green of Tennessee

☆ Why you shouldn’t try to shoot down a suspected drone
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Zoe Sottile | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Mysterious possible drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted calls from civilians and some politicians to shoot down the unidentified aircraft. The possible drone sightings, which started in November in New Jersey, have caused anxiety and concern and led to pressure on federal agencies to provide more information. The FAA also told CNN it has received multiple laser reports from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. They didn’t specify whether the reports were directly related to the possible drone sightings. “Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country.

Persons: Paul Kanitra, “, ”, Rick Smith, Smith, ” Smith, Alejandro Mayorkas, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Mayorkas, Vijay Kumar, Kumar, ” Kumar, ” Andrew Stengel, Stengel, Donald Trump, US Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Smith of, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, Ryan Herd, Kathy Hochul, Mark Green of Organizations: CNN, Garden State, Republican New, Republican New Jersey Assembly, Homeland, FBI, Federal Aviation Administration, University of Pennsylvania, FAA, New, “, Penal, US, Connecticut Democrat, Homeland Security, Governmental Affairs Committee, Republican, WABC, Department of Homeland Security, Gov, Congress, UAS Authority Security, Republican Rep, Authorities Locations: East, New Jersey, Republican New Jersey, New York , Connecticut , Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York City, New York, New Jersey , New York, Connecticut, Chris Smith of New Jersey, Pequannock Township , New Jersey, Mark Green of Tennessee

☆ Chuck Schumer requests drone detection system for New York, New Jersey as mysterious devices litter the skies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | She Her. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The unidentified drones have been spotted across the Northeast, though a significant amount have been reported above New Jersey. "Some of the drones are small, some of the drones flight patterns are erratic," Schumer said. Kathy Hochul to call for federal assistance, but on Sunday she said the drone detection system isn't enough. Currently, only federal agencies have legal authority to detect drones, Schumer noted. There is no drone registration system, making it incredibly difficult to track who is responsible for the drones.

Persons: Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Brian Glenn, TMX, Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Anthony D’Amico, Chris Christie, Jeff Van Drew, Christie, Biden Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, New York Stewart International, Robin Radar Systems, New York Gov, UAS Authority Security, Federal Aviation, Office, NBC, Former New Jersey Gov, Fox News, The Department of Defense Locations: New York, New Jersey, New, Bernardsville, N.J, Seaside Heights, Iranian, East Coast

This isn’t the plot of “War of the Worlds,” but rather the result of numerous unidentified drone sightings on the East Coast in recent weeks. Drone sightings have been reported in at least six states: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginia. Republican New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra told CNN’s Sara Sidner Friday morning there had been drone sightings every night since then. Josh Shapiro said his administration is “aware of” reported drone sightings and is taking them seriously. The official noted similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports matched the visual sightings reported to tip lines.

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☆ 'This has gone too far': N.Y. Gov. calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Mysterious drones in New York temporarily shut down runways at an Orange County airport, a frustrated governor said, calling for federal assistance and declaring that "this has gone too far." The New York Stewart International Airport was forced to close runways Friday night for about an hour "due to drone activity in the airspace," Gov. The drones have been spotted over New York, New Jersey, and other states in the Northeast, sparking concern and confusion. Hochul said she directed the New York State Intelligence Center to actively investigate the sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement to address the drones. "Extending these powers to New York State and our peers is essential.

Persons: Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, Chris Smith, Jeff Van Drew, Biden Organizations: York Stewart International, Federal Aviation Administration, Port Authority of New, New, New Jersey Republican, New York State Intelligence Center, UAS Authority Security, U.S . Department of Homeland Security, FAA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, DHS Locations: New York, Orange County, Port Authority of New York, New Jersey, New York , New Jersey, New York State

☆ The FBI and Homeland Security say they want more authority to deal with drones amid strange East Coast sightings
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Drone sightings have been reported up and down the eastern US in recent weeks. Federal agencies are arguing they need more authority so they can better deal with drones amid the surge in unexplained drone sightings that have caused confusion throughout the eastern US in recent weeks. AdvertisementDepartment of Homeland Security and FBI officials said on Saturday that they are limited right now in how they can respond to the reported drone sightings that have stretched from Maryland to Massachusetts since mid-November. AdvertisementAn FBI official agreed with that argument and said that any investigation into the drones is "limited in scope." "We're doing our best to find the origin of those drone activities," the FBI official said.

Persons: Biden, Kent Nishimura, Mark Green, Naval Weapons Station Earle Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, FBI, DHS, UAS Authority Security, Tennessee Rep, Northern Command, Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station, Department of Defense, Pentagon Locations: Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey

Skepticism over government responseOne New Jersey lawmaker is accusing federal officials of lying about the presence and purpose of the mysterious drones. Connecticut State Police announced Friday they have deployed a drone detection system to assist in investigative efforts into unauthorized drone sightings reported over Fairfield County. Josh Shapiro said his administration is “aware of” the reported drone sightings and is taking them seriously. Residents in New York’s Rockland County reported drone sightings starting as early as November. A total of 791,597 drones are registered with the FAA, split almost evenly between commercial drones and recreational drones.

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