Feds join forces to stop rogue drones without grounding regular flights

Five major federal agencies have signed a new agreement to coordinate their efforts against unauthorized drones in US airspace. The Departments of Defense, Transportation, Homeland Security, Energy, and Justice are creating a unified system to test and deploy counter-drone technologies that can stop rogue aircraft without interfering with commercial aviation or navigation systems.

The move comes amid growing concerns about drone swarms and unauthorized flights near military bases like Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. FBI officials warn that drones could carry explosives, chemical weapons, or simply cause panic at large events. This interagency collaboration aims to develop safe mitigation plans that protect both national security and civilian air traffic from these emerging threats.