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Department of Homeland Security

Mystery Drone Activity Over New Jersey Exposes Gap in Counter-UAS Capabilities

A wave of unidentified drone sightings across New Jersey has exposed significant challenges in detecting and identifying unauthorized drone operations, raising questions about the effectiveness of current counter-UAS systems. Reports began emerging the day after Thanksgiving, with residents across the state describing formations of up to 15 aircraft displaying characteristic drone flight patterns

Haye KestelooDec 14

White House

Mystery Drone Sightings Prompt Investigation Across NY-NJ Region, Officials Say No Immediate Threat

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investigation into multiple drone sightings across New York and New Jersey on Friday, though federal authorities maintain the aerial objects pose no immediate security risk. Initial Sightings Near Military Installation The mysterious appearances first began in mid-November when personnel at the Picatinny Arsenal, an Army facility in Morris…

Haye KestelooDec 13

United States

False Drone Reports at LaGuardia Highlight Importance of Accurate Incident Verification

Reports of unauthorized drone activity near LaGuardia Airport were quickly debunked Thursday evening, as what some social media users claimed were “nearly a dozen large drones” over Queens turned out to be routine commercial aircraft in standard holding patterns, reports QNS. Local residents familiar with LaGuardia’s flight patterns were quick to identify the lights as…

Haye KestelooDec 13

Department of Homeland Security

New Jersey State Senator Calls for Drone Ban Amid Mysterious Night Flights

New Jersey State Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) has called for a limited state of emergency to ban all drone operations as authorities investigate

Haye KestelooDec 10

New Jersey

FBI Investigates Mysterious ‘Car-Sized’ Drones Flying in Formation Over New Jersey

Multiple sightings of large, mysterious drones flying in formation during nighttime hours have triggered an FBI investigation in New Jersey, leaving residents unnerved and authorities searching for answers, reports NBC News. Late Night Aerial Activity Raises Concerns Residents in Morris and Somerset Counties, approximately one hour west of New York City, have reported witnessing what…

Haye KestelooDec 3

United States

MTA Plans Drone Fleet to Monitor 6,000 Buses, Sparking Union Concerns

In a groundbreaking move that signals the increasing role of aviation technology in urban transit, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring the implementation of a drone surveillance network to monitor its extensive fleet of nearly 6,000 buses across New York City’s five boroughs. Source: THE CITY Comprehensive Aerial Monitoring System The Department of Buses’…

Haye KestelooDec 1

Police

Drone-Equipped Deputies Quickly Apprehend Violent Home Invasion Suspect in Fort Myers

A drone surveillance unit played a crucial role in the swift capture of a violent home invasion suspect in Tice, Florida, demonstrating the growing importance of unmanned aerial technology in law enforcement operations, reports Naples News. Swift Aerial Response Leads to Arrest In the early hours of December 1, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office…

Haye KestelooDec 1

Police

Mysterious Drone Swarm Spotted Over Picatinny Arsenal, Prompting Multi-Agency Investigation

Multiple unauthorized drones were reported flying over the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal and surrounding areas in Morris County, New Jersey, on November 18, 2024, triggering a coordinated response from military, state, and federal authorities. The incident has sparked significant concern among local residents and security experts alike, reports The War Zone. Military Response and Official…

Haye KestelooNov 22

New York

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