The FBI and New Jersey State Police issued a urgent warning advising against shooting down drones after a rise in incidents involving people shining lasers at manned aircraft mistaken for drones. The powerful lights can be dangerously blinding, and authorities fear someone might escalate to shooting a pilot-operated aircraft, leading to catastrophic consequences. The warning comes amid concerns about the origin of the surge in drones, particularly whether they are linked to radioactive material lost in transit in New Jersey. However, the House Intelligence Committee ruled out any connection to federal government operations after a classified briefing.
flying above New Jersey and other parts of the tri-state, there is a new warning from law enforcement to those thinking of taking certain actions: Don't shoot the drones out of the sky.The urgent warning from the FBI and New Jersey State Police follows an alarming number of instances involving people shining lasers into the eyes of manned aircraft mistaken for drones. The powerful lights from people on the ground can be dangerously blinding.
"It could cost them both medical harm and incredible safety problems for the rest of the population on the ground and potentially anybody on the aircraft," said NBC News National Security Analyst Clint Watts. Members of the House Intelligence Committee ruled that out following a classified intelligence briefing Tuesday afternoon.
The drone problem has become so rampant that it's even shut down airports. Governor Hochul says the feds are sending help to the New York City area. News 4 New York's Greg Cergol reports.
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