FBI says illegal weaponized drones are ‘here now’ in U.S.

FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed Thursday that his agents are investigating several instances where someone in the U.S. weaponized a drone by adding an improvised explosive device. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ** FILE **FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed Thursday that his agents are investigating several instances where someone in the U.S. weaponized a drone by adding an improvised explosive device.

Mr. Wray was urging Congress to act to renew federal authority to block drones from big events such as the Super Bowl, and warned of what might happen if that doesn’t happen.

“We’re investigating, even as we speak, several instances within the U.S. of attempts to weaponize — to weaponize —…