Mystery fly-overs in New Jersey and parts of New York may soon be put to an end by the NYPD, according to a news report.
Citizens across the Garden State have reported seeing drones overhead, and state officials have asked the federal government for help and clarification about the unmanned vehicle sightings.
Now, more than 100 drones could be sent to investigate from its neighbor, according to the New York Post.
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"The NYPD has a fleet of at least 109 drones that could be called into service in the face of recent incursions in the skies over New York and New Jersey. The sightings are being investigated by the Joint Terrorism Task Force, an NYPD official said," according to the Post.
The outlet also quoted spokesman Carlos Nieves, who "referred reporters to the FBI for specifics on the investigation."
“We have NYPD detectives as well as FBI agents and state officials and they’re on it,” Nieves reportedly said.
The report notes that the FBI "said it was aware of the recent sightings and working with 'federal, state and local partners.'"
"The NYPD has been using a model of drone called the Skydio X10 in its Drone as First Responder pilot program, which sends the devices out on 911 calls in five precincts. About 60 police officers, many of whom are licensed by the FAA, are trained to use the devices called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)," the report states. "The department hasn’t said whether the drones have weapon capabilities but the manufacturer’s website calls them 'combat-ready.'"
So far, the federal government hasn't provided concrete details about what the sightings are, but has consistently said they aren't considered a threat to security.
