Feds to deploy high-tech system to NY as drone swarms have experts baffled

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-15 16:45:35 | Updated at 2024-12-15 19:06:24 2 hours ago

Federal officials are set to deploy a high-tech drone detection system to New York State as swarms of unidentified flying objects popping up in the tri-state area continue to leave experts perplexed.

The drones will help state and local law enforcement in their investigation into the mysterious drones that have been spotted flickering across the night sky over the past month, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday.

“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State,” Hochul said.

Multiple drones are seen over Bernardsville, N.J., Dec. 5, 2024. AP

Photos taken in the bayside section of Toms River of what appear to be large drones hovering in the area at high altitudes. Doug Hood / Asbury Park Press / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State,” Hochul said. Michael Nagle

Despite the boost, Hochul said additional support was needed from Congress to help provide greater resources.

“We are grateful to the Biden Administration for their support, but ultimately we need further assistance from Congress. Passing the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act will give New York and our peers the authority and resources required to respond to circumstances like we face today,” she said.

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