INTERACTIVE MAP OF DRONE SIGHTINGS IN RI AND BEYOND

INTERACTIVE MAP OF DRONE SIGHTINGS IN RI AND BEYOND

 

 

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GoLocal has embedded a newly updated interactive map by Enigma Labs.

The map allows readers to see drone sightings in Rhode Island and up and down the East Coast.

If you have seen a suspicious drone sighting, enter it HERE.

Click on the map to zoom in and click on orange markers to see individual incidents.

FBI Statement:

FBI says it "has received tips of more than 5,000 reported drone sightings in the last few weeks with approximately 100 leads generated, and the federal government is supporting state and local officials in investigating these reports. Consistent with each of our unique missions and authorities, we are quickly working to prioritize and follow these leads. We have sent advanced detection technology to the region. And we have sent trained visual observers."

 

“Having closely examined the technical data and tips from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones. We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the northeast,” said the FBI is a statement on Tuesday.

 

“That said, we recognize the concern among many communities. We continue to support state and local authorities with advanced detection technology and support of law enforcement. We urge Congress to enact counter-UAS legislation when it reconvenes that would extend and expand existing counter-drone authorities to identify and mitigate any threat that may emerge,” according to the FBI.

 

Military Facility Sitings

“Additionally, there have been a limited number of visual sightings of drones over military facilities in New Jersey and elsewhere, including within restricted air space. Such sightings near or over DoD installations are not new. DoD takes unauthorized access over its airspace seriously and coordinates closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities, as appropriate. Local commanders are actively engaged to ensure there are appropriate detection and mitigation measures in place,” reports the FBI.