DHS Closely Monitoring 'Nefarious' Use of Drones

More than 1 million drones are registered in the U.S., according to the FAA, and the Department of Homeland Security takes the threat seriously, said a Tuesday release. “The overwhelming majority are used for legitimate commercial and recreational purposes,” but “there is no avoiding that they can also be used for illicit and nefarious means,” DHS said. During this year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, the FAA designated the Superdome and the area around it as a no-fly zone, including drones, DHS said: “This did not prevent more than 70 drone operators from attempting to enter the restricted area and approach the stadium. All of these attempts had to be taken seriously and were dealt with appropriately.”