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Drone Sightings Across U.S. Spark Concerns Over Airspace Security

Officials attribute most sightings to lawful drones and other aircraft, but public anxiety grows over lack of transparency and unanswered questions.

Multiple drones are seen over Bernardsville, N.J., Dec. 5, 2024.
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Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, speaks in Bridgewater, New Jersey on November 2, 2021. Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, speaks in Washington, D.C. on August 24, 2021. A drone flies over Old Bethpage, New York on August 30, 2015. New Jersey gubernatorial candidate are speaking out about the drones flying above the state.

Overview

  • Reports of drone sightings have surged across multiple states, including New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts, with some incidents near military bases and airports prompting temporary closures.
  • Federal authorities, including the FBI and DHS, state that the majority of sightings involve lawful commercial, hobbyist, or law enforcement drones, as well as misidentified planes or stars.
  • The Biden administration insists there is no evidence of a national security or public safety threat, but lawmakers and residents are frustrated by the lack of detailed explanations.
  • The federal government is urging Congress to expand counter-drone authorities to better address potential airspace risks and enhance detection capabilities.
  • President-elect Donald Trump and some lawmakers have criticized federal agencies for insufficient transparency, fueling speculation about foreign involvement or classified operations.