An immediate ban on drones flying over some “critical infrastructure facilities” in New York was declared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, requiring unmanned aircraft to fly over certain “critical infrastructure facilities” if they pose an “immediate safety threat.” The right to use “deadly force” was further reserved. ”
“This action is purely precautionary. There is no threat to these sites,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a statement explaining her move to follow similar bans. said.
This restriction will last until January 18th.
“While no public safety or national security threats have been detected, we urge Congress to pass legislation that would give state and local law enforcement the authority and resources necessary to manage this evolving technology. , I will continue to actively monitor the situation. Public safety is my top priority and I will stop at nothing to protect the safety of my constituents,” she added.
More drones?! More mysterious lights seen in New Jersey's night sky
A special 30-day ban on drone use was imposed at 22 infrastructure facilities in New Jersey and another 29 infrastructure facilities in New York state following a sharp increase in drone sightings in eastern states.
Pilots operating within restricted areas are at risk of being intercepted and detained by law enforcement, the FAA said.
As Breitbart News reported, the move comes after weeks of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other states, raising concerns among residents and raising concerns about foreign involvement. Many theories have surfaced.
Officials don't have many definitive answers, but President Joe Biden said there was “nothing sinister” in the drone sightings, while President-elect Donald Trump wondered what was going on with the mysterious flights. We are calling on the government to speak frankly about whether or not there are any.
The new order, which initially targeted facilities in New Jersey, states that unmanned aircraft cannot operate below 400 feet, the maximum altitude for recreational drone operations under FAA regulations.
New Jersey's ban expires on January 17, but the ban on Trump's golf course in Bedminster will remain in effect until January 31, after he takes office.
