“Police
agencies across the United States have been warned by the US
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the possibility of
attacks being carried out with unmanned aerial vehicles or aircraft
systems (UAV/UAS). 'The rising trend in UAS incidents within the
National Airspace System will continue, as UAS gain wider appeal with
recreational users and commercial applications,' says a DHS
intelligence assessment that went out Friday and was seen by CBS
news.”
“Along
with terrorist organizations and domestic terrorists, drones could be
used by violent extremists, lone operatives, and drug trafficking
organizations, according to the DHS bulletin. t also emphasizes that
'potential security vulnerabilities,' which could be exploited by
using UAS, are underestimated. Experts believe that drones are
capable of carrying chemical weapons and guns. The paper does not,
however, warn of specific threats, but rather highlights the
challenges posed by drones.”
“Intelligence
bulletins have been prepared almost every week in the wake of rising
threats from Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) sympathizers.
However, drones have not been their usual topic. Drone use in the US
has risen to such an extent that UAVs have become intrusive – as in
California where they were said to be hampering firefighting efforts.
As a result, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California) has asked the Federal
Aviation Administration to consider creating rules to block drones
from flying in areas where firefighters are carrying out operations,
especially those involving wildfires.”
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