December 11 – WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), chairman of the US House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led a hearing Tuesday to examine the full scope of threats to our homeland security by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones. Recently, there have been several unexplained drone sightings in the United States, particularly in New Jersey and New York.
“The recent drone sightings in New Jersey are alarming and concerning. In the wrong hands, drone technology could negatively impact U.S. national security while disrupting critical infrastructure. We must protect our airspace from unauthorized air systems, but especially our homeland from foreign adversaries.
You can watch his opening statement below:
