FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New York
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned drone flights over certain “critical infrastructure facilities” in New York. “This action is purely precautionary and there is no threat to these sites,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a statement Thursday. The ban will last until January 18th. “While no public safety or […]
FAA bans drones over parts of NJ, threatens ‘deadly force’
The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned drone operations over parts of New Jersey until mid-January, warning that the government may respond with “lethal force” against threatening drones. did. Starting Wednesday and continuing through January 17, unmanned aircraft will be prohibited from flying within nautical miles of designated airspace as defined in the FAA Notice […]
FAA announces temporary restrictions on certain drone flights in New Jersey
After a flood of sightings in recent weeks, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions banning drone flights over parts of New Jersey. The notice, which expires on January 17, 2025, does not include drone operations supporting national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, or disaster response missions. Commercial drone […]
DHS, FBI, FAA, DOD Agree on New Jersey Drones: No National Security Threat
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Department of Defense (DOD) announced Monday that drones currently seen in the skies over New Jersey do not pose a national security threat. A joint statement was released. threat. The joint statement said more than 1 million drones are […]
Alejandro Mayorkas blames drone uproar on recent FAA flight-rule change
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continued to deny on Sunday that there is an influx of drones across New Jersey, saying this time it was likely simply a result of relaxed rules regarding the devices. Mayorkas appeared to downplay the growing concerns of residents, including former Gov. Chris Christie, who recently reported people flying over […]
I’m ‘Quite Dissatisfied’ with DHS, FBI, FAA on New Jersey Drones
On Thursday's MSNBC broadcast of “The Andrea Mitchell Report,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said she was “extremely disappointed in the response from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the FAA to my request for answers.” I'm dissatisfied,” he said. Drones in the New Jersey area. Gillibrand began by saying, “We know almost nothing […]
FAA chief Whitaker to step down when Trump takes office
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker plans to resign when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Whitaker said in a memo to staff Thursday. In September, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a close ally of President Trump, called for Whitaker's resignation and harshly criticized the FAA's decision to fine SpaceX $633,000. did. The FAA also announced that […]
Drone activity near Trump Bedminster, Army arsenal still investigated by FAA
Authorities are still investigating mysterious drone activity that has been observed several times in northern New Jersey in recent days, including near President-elect Trump's Bedminster Golf Club. Multiple videos show unusual drones flying in Somerset and Morris counties over the past few weeks, including Dec. 1 and Dec. 3. In a video taken on Nov. […]
Drone activity near Trump Bedminster, Army arsenal spurs NJ flight restriction: FAA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed on Tuesday that it had issued two flight restrictions following suspicious drone activity near President-elect Trump's New Jersey golf club. On November 18, the FAA received its first report of drone activity within Morris County. The Morris County line is located approximately three miles north of Trump National […]
Suspicious drone activity near Trump’s NJ golf course prompts FBI investigation, FAA airspace restrictions
Federal agents have been investigating a series of mysterious drone sightings over central New Jersey in recent weeks, not far from President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course. Federal aviation authorities closed the airspace above the civilian club and a nearby military installation after multiple residents reported seeing suspicious drones flying over the past two weeks. […]