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US Drones: New York to Deploy Radar Detection System
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US Drones: New York to Deploy Radar Detection System

Following hundreds of reported drone sightings since Nov. 19, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have both confirmed that the DHS will deploy drone-detection technology to New Jersey and New York.

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Facts

  • Following hundreds of reported drone sightings since Nov. 19, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have both confirmed that the DHS will deploy drone-detection technology to New Jersey and New York.[1]
  • US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), has requested drone detection technology from Robin Radar Systems, stating that rather than using a "linear line of sight," the company uses a "360-degree technology that has a much better chance of detecting these drones."[2]
  • The website of Robin Radar Systems, a Dutch company, states, "Bird, bat, or drone, our 360° radar systems log thousands of observations, scanning every second to track and classify with precision."[3]
  • Hochul said the DHS is providing "state-of-the-art" technology, but didn't say what exact type. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who reposted Schumer's call for federal assistance, said he's met with state law enforcement who are "surveying the area for unmanned aircraft systems."[4]
  • This comes amid reports of drones causing potentially hazardous conditions — including at Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which closed its airspace for four hours this weekend after officials observed multiple drones of various sizes. Base representatives said the drones posed no threat.[5]
  • In Boston, Mass., two men were also arrested for trespassing after they allegedly flew an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) close to the city's Logan Airport. Dozens of other drone sightings have been reported across Massachusetts.[6]

Sources: [1]Daily Mail, [2]NBC, [3]FOX News, [4]Axios, [5]New York Post and [6]CBS.

Narratives

  • Narrative A, as provided by The Wall Street Journal. This mystery has gone on long enough, and it's time for the federal government to figure it out and tell the public. While regular civilian drones are certainly part of it and should be flown legally, the larger ones are more concerning and must be dealt with. Local and state authorities are prepared to help whenever the federal government decides to do something.
  • Narrative B, as provided by Caitlin Johnstone and Build Back Better. While it's unlikely that the government doesn't know what these drones are, the mere potential of that being true makes this an intriguing moment in recent US history. Whether these are of foreign origin or operated by the US government or military contractors for some unknown purpose is anyone's guess. Until we know for sure, the public should pay close attention.
  • Narrative C, as provided by X. There is no reason for military-grade drones to be flying around at night unless they're looking for something or someone. Potential reasons for these drones include searching for gas leaks or radioactive material, which has occurred before in recent years. If this is the case the government should come clean and be transparent so Americans can stop worrying.
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