Federal Response and Investigations
The , on request from federal security agencies, temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of and 30 in New York, aiming to address the surge of mysterious drone sightings.
Despite over 5,000 reported sightings, the , , and other agencies found no evidence of a national security or public safety threat, attributing many sightings to lawful drones, manned aircraft, or misidentified objects.
Local and National Reactions
New Jersey Governor and other state officials have called for more authority to manage drone activities, highlighting the challenges posed by sightings near sensitive locations like the and Trump's golf course.
Amidst growing public concern and speculation of foreign or clandestine operations, federal and local leaders, including and White House national security spokesperson John Kirby, emphasize the lack of nefarious motives behind the drones, urging calm and legislative action for better drone management.