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New York Port Authority Working With Federal And Local Officials On Drone Security

New York Port Authority Working With Federal And Local Officials On Drone Security
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The agency that oversees airports and seaports in the New York City region on Wednesday said it is working with federal agencies on detecting and mitigating threats from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) following drone sightings on Tuesday that delayed flights into Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said that last week it hosted a working session “to review and enhance protocols for the rapid detection and interdiction of drones.” In…

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