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White House

Mystery Drone Sightings Prompt Investigation Across NY-NJ Region, Officials Say No Immediate Threat

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investigation into multiple drone sightings across New York and New Jersey on Friday, though federal authorities maintain the aerial objects pose no immediate security risk. Initial Sightings Near Military Installation The mysterious appearances first began in mid-November when personnel at the Picatinny Arsenal, an Army facility in Morris…

Haye KestelooDec 13

United States

False Drone Reports at LaGuardia Highlight Importance of Accurate Incident Verification

Reports of unauthorized drone activity near LaGuardia Airport were quickly debunked Thursday evening, as what some social media users claimed were “nearly a dozen large drones” over Queens turned out to be routine commercial aircraft in standard holding patterns, reports QNS. Local residents familiar with LaGuardia’s flight patterns were quick to identify the lights as…

Haye KestelooDec 13

FAA

Small Drone Crashes in New Jersey Backyard Amid Ongoing Mystery Sightings

A recreational drone crashed into a residential backyard in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, on Thursday evening, adding another layer to the...

Haye KestelooDec 13

Maryland

Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Reports Mystery Drones, But Critics Point to Stars and Aircraft

Ex-Maryland Gov. Hogan added his voice to the growing chorus of witnesses of mysterious aerial activity, claiming he saw “dozens of large drones”

Haye KestelooDec 13

New Jersey

Multiple Drones Breach Airspace Over Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey

Officials at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey, confirmed multiple instances of unidentified drones entering their restricted airspace, further escalating concerns over a wave of drone activity in the region. While authorities stress that no direct threats have been identified, calls for federal action are growing as sightings persist, reports ABC News.…

Haye KestelooDec 13

United States

Mysterious Large Drones Spotted Over Southern California After New Jersey Wave

A new wave of mysterious drone sightings has alarmed residents across Southern California, just weeks after similar incidents in New Jersey. Witnesses in San Diego County, Temecula, and other areas describe objects resembling small cars hovering silently in the night skies, raising questions about their origins and purpose, reports CBS 8. Witnesses Report Silent, Car-Sized…

Haye KestelooDec 13

Department of Homeland Security

FBI and DHS: No Evidence of Security Threats from Reported New Jersey Drone Sightings

Federal authorities have found no evidence that the recently reported drone sightings in New Jersey pose any national security threat or have connections to foreign actors. In a joint statement, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that many of the reported sightings likely involve misidentified manned aircraft operating legally in the area.…

Haye KestelooDec 12

Walmart

Florida Man Ordered to Pay $5,000 for Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone

A 72-year-old Florida resident has been ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution after shooting at a Walmart delivery drone he mistakenly believed was conducting surveillance on his property, reports First Coast News. The incident, which occurred in Lake County, Florida, highlights the growing tensions between drone delivery operations and public acceptance. Dennis Winn was charged…

Haye KestelooDec 12

United States

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