Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has urged the federal government to enhance drone-tracking technology following a surge in reports of unmanned aircraft in parts of New York and New Jersey. Schumer has specifically called on the Department of Homeland Security to deploy advanced technology that can improve the identification and tracking of drones to their landing locations.
In a statement, Schumer emphasized the need for special drone-detection tech to be deployed across NY and NJ. He also mentioned his efforts to introduce a bill in the Senate that would equip local law enforcement with more tools for drone detection.
The senator's concerns reflect the growing public unease over the lack of clear explanations from the government regarding the operators of these drones and the reasons behind their continued operation. National security officials have clarified that the drones do not seem to be controlled by foreign governments and have confirmed that they are manned aircraft.
President-elect Trump recently took to social media to express skepticism about the government's purported lack of knowledge about the drone activities. He called for transparency and swift action, suggesting that if necessary, the drones should be intercepted.
