ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — News 8 continues to receive emails and phone calls from viewers claiming to notice "suspicious objects" in the sky. As the discussion of drone sightings continues nationwide, New York State officials are calling on national entities to put the public at ease. Monday in D.C., Senator Chuck Schumer advocated for swift action to address mysterious drone sightings in New York and New Jersey, which he said have caused significant public anxiety without providing clear answers. "There's no reason to believe these drone sightings pose a national security threat, but even so, they can be disruptive if they fly over restrictive airspace, particularly near airports and bases," Senator Schumer said. Schumer called for the deployment of drone-detecting tools by homeland security and legislation to empower local officials to respond effectively. "We know one thing, though, local officials now don't have the resources nor authority to get to the bottom of what's happening. This is federal jurisdiction. But of course, because drones are so new, and there are so many in so many different places, including recreational users, that we need to do a lot more," Senator Schumer said. Licensed drone users, like Rochester photographer Kalika Dachtler advised against using personal drones during a critical situation, emphasizing amateur use is causing more confusion than assistance. "Don't bring your own drone out, especially at night right now. It's not helping the situation. Let the experts, or you know, if you're working with, let's say, law enforcement or federal agencies, let them deal with the moment, at least, let it settle down before starting to try to get some video of the of the drones that are out there," Dachtler said. Dachtler said he had to pass tests to get an FAA license for drone flying and shared some reminders on where it is okay, and where to avoid flying. "If you're a hobbyist, learn it," Dachtler said. "Make sure you're flying it in parks that is, has fields, not people around. Check your air spaces. You want to keep it under 400 feet. So that's the airspace that can go nothing more than that legally. Other than that, I'd say just step back and let the professionals do it." Governor Kathy Hochul stated she wants federal legislation to pass giving more authority to the state so it can respond directly.