In the wake of increasing fears surrounding unexplained drone activities over New York and New Jersey, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for the federal government to step up its efforts by utilizing advanced drone-tracking technology.

The New York Democrat is specifically urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement sophisticated systems capable of identifying and tracing drones back to their origins.

This call to action comes amidst rising public anxiety as government officials remain unresponsive about the identities and intentions of those operating the drones.

National security agencies have reported that current databases do not suggest these drones are part of any foreign intrusion, yet skepticism remains among both residents and lawmakers.

"There are many of us who are frustrated by the lack of information," stated Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, during a recent appearance on Fox News Sunday.

He emphasized that the government's response of “We don’t know” is not sufficient.

Former President Donald Trump also weighed in on the issue, questioning the government's awareness of the situation on social media.

He expressed disbelief that such drone activity could be occurring without federal knowledge and called for transparency or even drastic measures to curb the flights.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas addressed the issue on ABC, revealing that certain departments possess the tools necessary to "incapacitate" rogue drones but advocate for expanded authority to mitigate this growing problem.

Although he reassured that there is no evidence linking these drone sightings to foreign entities, the mystery continues to spark concern.

Last year, new FAA regulations mandated that certain drones transmit identifiable information, but it remains uncertain whether this has assisted in identifying the operators flying over the densely populated regions of New York and New Jersey.

Officials from Mayorkas's office have not clarified if any drone identities have been verified through this requirement.

To investigate the situation further, Schumer is promoting the deployment of declassified radar technology capable of distinguishing between birds and drones, as well as tracking drones back to their landing spots.

In support of these initiatives, New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that federal officials will be deploying drone detection equipment to assist in ongoing investigations.

However, details regarding the specific deployment locations remain unclear.

Residents are especially concerned after numerous sightings of drones began last month, particularly in proximity to sensitive areas like the Picatinny Arsenal, a military facility, and nearby Trump’s golf course in Bedminster.

While recreational and commercial drone activities are legal in New Jersey, they are subject to strict regulations, and operators are required to have FAA certification.

As the investigation into these mysterious drone flights continues, citizens are left wondering: Are these just harmless nuisances, or is there something more sinister lurking in the skies?

The call for technological intervention has never been more urgent.