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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg found himself in hot water this week after dismissing widespread reports of mysterious drones over New Jersey, suggesting the Garden State would be an unlikely choice for unusual aerial activity. His comments came as federal agencies grapple with over 5,000 reported sightings since mid-November. “I mean no disrespect to New Jersey…
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded its temporary flight restrictions for drones to include parts of New York state, marking an unprecedented regional-scale restriction of civilian drone operations in response to ongoing reports of unexplained aerial activity. The extension follows an earlier ban covering 22 New Jersey communities, reports The Guardian. The new restrictions encompass…
Federal and state authorities significantly ramped up drone detection capabilities across New Jersey following over 6,000 reported drone sightings.
We have three drone news stories for you this week: a Florida man who shot down a drone and was fined, leaked photos of what may be a new DJI Enterprise controller, and the New Jersey drone hysteria getting out of hand. Let’s get into it. NDAA Update: Senate Passes Bill Before diving into the…
I said I wasn’t going to make another video about the New Jersey drone situation unless something significant happened — and here we are. On December 19th, the FAA finally stepped in, designating temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) throughout the state. These TFRs define where drone pilots can and cannot fly. This morning, I woke up…
Senator Rand Paul has blocked legislation aimed at expanding drone detection capabilities for state and local authorities, despite recent concerns over mysterious drone sightings across northeastern states, reports The Hill. The Kentucky Republican, who is set to chair the Senate Homeland Security Committee, contested the Democratic-led initiative on grounds that it would unnecessarily expand gove
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drones over more than 20 critical infrastructure locations
The Federal Aviation Administration reports an unprecedented surge in laser strikes against aircraft across the northeastern United States since the start of the mystery drone sightings, with New Jersey experiencing a 269% increase in incidents compared to the previous year. Through mid-December 2024, New Jersey recorded 59 laser incidents, compared to just 16 during the…
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