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FBI warns advanced drones could let attackers strike from afar in the U.S.
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
FBI Deputy Director Chris Rea warned that advanced drones, including models controlled over 5G and LTE, could let attackers operate from great distances inside the United States. He cited a recent alleged plot to use explosive drones at a UFC event at the White House, and said encrypted messaging remains a major enforcement gap.
- 01Chris Rea warned that lone actors are a bigger concern than mass-casualty attacks.
- 02He said 5G- and LTE-controlled drones erase traditional distance limits.
- 03He cited an alleged explosive-drone plot tied to a UFC event at the White House.
- 04Investigators uncovered the case after a worried mother reported her son.
- 05Rea said encrypted platforms create a major gap for law enforcement.
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