Drone detection system supplied by feds en route to New York

(NewsNation) — Help is on the way in the search for a greater understanding of drones spotted flying across the Northeast.

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed in a social platform X post on Sunday morning that federal assistance was en route.

"In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are sending a drone detection system to New York," Hochul said.

But, the governor did state that action alone would be insufficient, and called on Congress to empower the state.

"I am grateful for the support, but we need more," she added. "Congress must pass a law that will give us the power to deal directly with the drones."

On Saturday, Hochul joined several administrators in urging the Biden administration and lawmakers to "ensure the safety of our critical infrastructure and our people."

In recent days and weeks, New Jersey has also been home to drones, some of which have been spotted near military facilities.

The FBI has concluded the drones do not belong to the U.S. military and that foreign governments are not behind the objects.

Schumer calls for 'special drone-detection tech’

On Sunday afternoon, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to “deploy special drone-detection” technology in New York and New Jersey.

“I’m pushing for answers amid these drone sightings,” Schumer posted on X. “I’m calling for @SecMayorkas to deploy special drone-detection tech across NY and NJ.”

The Hill contributed to this report

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