What is Robin, the drone detecting radar requested for New Jersey and New York?

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer asked for high-tech drone-detection equipment from Robin Radar Systems, a Netherlands-based company.

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What we know about the drones spotted in New Jersey and other states

The drones were first spotted in New Jersey on Nov. 18 and appear to show up in the sky during the late hours of the night. Learn more about the mysterious sightings.
NBC News - 4h
Drone detection system supplied by feds en route to New York

The move follows a swathe of drones appearing across the northeast in recent days and weeks, with some drones spotted near military bases.
The Hill - 9h
Drone Sightings Reported in New Jersey and New York: What We Know

Reports of flying objects continue to occur throughout the region. State and local officials say they do not pose a threat but have provided few answers.
The New York Times - 20h
Schumer calls for Mayorkas to 'deploy special drone-detection tech' in New York, New Jersey

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 ...
The Hill - 1d
What we know about the mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey

The US government says the flying objects pose no threat to national security, but their origin and intentions remain unclear.
BBC News - 1d
New Jersey, New York residents report frequent drone sightings

Millions of Americans are keeping their eyes on the skies and trying to unwrap a mystery. Ever since Thanksgiving, there have been thousands of drone sightings reported, mostly in the skies over ...
CBS News - 2d
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey

New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.
CBS News - 3d
Clusters of unidentified drones spotted in New York and New Jersey

FBI investigation under way as residents across US north-east report mysterious aircraft sightings for weeks. A spate of mysterious drone sightings have been reported in New York and ...
The Guardian - Dec. 9
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey

Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...
NBC News - Dec. 8