FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia has issued a stark warning, stating that battlefield-style drone attacks, similar to those witnessed overseas, are an inevitable threat to the United States. Raia indicated that the potential for such attacks is so significant that individuals in countries like China could remotely operate drones over American cities.
Raia emphasized that the proliferation of drone technology and its use in conflicts abroad make the eventual arrival of similar attacks on U.S. soil a matter of time. The FBI's concern stems from the increasing accessibility and sophistication of drones, coupled with their demonstrated effectiveness as weapons in various global conflicts. The agency is actively preparing for this evolving threat landscape, acknowledging the challenges in detection and prevention.