New Jersey State Police HQ following the briefing of New Jersey State Legislators relating to the unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey. Might I add -
@GovMurphy
was not present. My notes are organized following my take below on the situation. 1. We know nothing. PERIOD. To state that there is no known or credible threat is incredibly misleading, and I informed all officials of that sentiment. 2. State authorities, including the NJSP, are shackled with what they are able to do. Any interception or takedown of any UAS is under the strict jurisdiction of the federal government. 3. At this point, I believe military intervention is the only path forward. There will be no answers in the absence of proactivity. 4. The US Coast Guard seems to be the most likely to intervene based upon our briefing, but even that component was shrouded in mystery. Here is my summary of the briefing : Overview of the Issue: First Sightings: Reported on 11/18, with sightings occurring every night since then, from dusk until 11 PM (6–7 hours). Frequency: Reports range from 4 to 180 sightings per night. Description: Large drones (up to 6 ft in diameter). Operate in a coordinated manner. Lights are turned off, making them difficult to detect. Appear to avoid detection by traditional methods (e.g., helicopters, radio frequencies). Not identified as hobbyist drones or related to DHS. Investigation and Response 1. Agencies Involved: FBI: Designated as the lead agency for investigations. New Jersey State Police (NJSP): Coordinates with the FBI on follow-ups. Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP): Provides training and situational awareness. U.S. Coast Guard: Involved in determining steps under their jurisdiction (details not disclosed). 2. Federal Involvement: FAA: Made night flights legal in 2023, but require operators to maintain line of sight, which is not being observed in these cases. Lack of Federal Legislation: Existing bills on drone regulation remain stalled in Congress. 3. Detection Challenges: NJSP deployed helicopters over Raritan Bay but could not detect drones, even with infrared cameras. Current radio frequencies do not pick up drone signals. Col. Callahan expressed concerns about potential danger, leading to a halt in helicopter deployments. 4. Training and Preparedness: In-person Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training starts in Monmouth County in January and will expand statewide. A UAS Dashboard is being developed for tracking and managing drone sightings. Key Concerns Unknown Origins: Authorities do not know where these drones take off or land. Capabilities: Drones maintain flight for extended periods (6–7 hours) and over distances of 15 miles, raising questions about their technology and intent. Airspace Regulation: Most sightings are in unrestricted airspace, but their behavior is unusual and potentially nefarious. Unlike manned aircraft, these drones appear to operate without lights and evade detection. Public Safety: Possible threats remain unconfirmed, but the lack of detection capability is a significant concern. See Something, Say Something campaigns encourage the public to report sightings to local law enforcement and the FBI. Statements from Officials: Laurie Doran (Director of OHSP): There is no known or credible threat at this time. (I DISAGREE) Urges continued reporting to law enforcement. Colonel Pat Callahan (NJSP): Suspended helicopter flights to investigate drones over safety concerns. Emphasized the rapid pace of technological development in drones. Brent Cotton (DHS Counterterrorism): Highlighted challenges in threat prevention and the need for improved technology and protocols. Next Steps 1. Enhanced Surveillance: Use of infrared cameras and additional Coast Guard resources. 2. Legislation and Policy: Advocate for advancing federal drone legislation stalled in Congress. 3. Public Engagement: Encourage reporting via the See Something, Say Something initiative.
The world’s fastest drone, the XLR V3, just went from 0 to 124 mph (200 km/h) in 1 second, faster than a Formula 1 car off the line.
Designed by Swiss engineers, the XLR V3 is a high performance FPV (First Person View) racing drone built with ultra light carbon fiber, high torque brushless motors, and cutting edge aerodynamics. It’s not just fast, it’s rewriting what’s possible in drone engineering.
This drone accelerates faster than:
✔️ An F1 car
✔️ A Tesla Plaid
✔️ Even a fighter jet on launch
Imagine what they're not showing us...
⚡️A Russian drone strike hit the car of Chief Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wolf in Kherson, head of the United Jewish Community of Ukraine’s local chapter.
Yosef is well known for assisting SBU and Nationalists in tracking down pro Russian Ukrainians who supported Russian forces during the liberation and uses his synagogue, as a shield, to help assemble FPVs for Ukrainian forces.
Stripe, the largest payment processor in the U.S., debanked conservative commentator Michael Knowles, reportedly due to a “legally binding order.”
As the Daily Wire host shared on Monday, his X monetization payments, which are processed through Stripe, “abruptly stopped” six months ago when he received a message that he hadn’t set up his Stripe account.