President Trump Plans White House Drone Port for Security
President Donald Trump intends to install a drone port atop the new White House ballroom, which would house missile-bearing drones and troops for security. A drone port operated by the U.S. Secret Service is already located nearby.
Rochester, NY, September 23, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has announced plans to install a drone port on the roof of the new White House ballroom. The proposed facility is intended to house missile-bearing drones and troops, serving as a security measure.
Details regarding the timeline for the installation or the specific types of missile-bearing drones were not provided. The contractor responsible for the installation and the estimated costs were also not immediately available.
The initiative comes as the White House seeks to enhance its security infrastructure. The new drone port would be situated directly atop the newly constructed ballroom, providing an elevated platform for surveillance and potential deployment.
It was also noted that a drone port already operated by the U.S. Secret Service is located in close proximity to the White House. The operational status and specific functions of this existing facility were not detailed.
The intention behind this new port is to bolster the security capabilities by housing advanced drone technology and personnel in a strategic location. The administration has not released further information concerning the scope of troop deployment or the precise nature of the security enhancements anticipated from this installation.
Story summarized from the original created by COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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