FAA Bans Drones Over 20 New Jersey Cities Amid Wave of Mystery Sightings, Probes Continue

Growing Concerns Over Unauthorized Aircraft Operations Lead to Flight Restrictions in Garden State

  • FAA implements drone restrictions over 20 New Jersey cities until January 2025.
  • Over 5,000 reported drone sightings near government and military installations since November 2023.
  • Department of Homeland Security states no public safety threats identified.
  • Aviation experts suggest 99% of sightings may be misidentified conventional aircraft.
  • Military authorized to neutralize unauthorized drones near sensitive installations.

FAA Restricts Drone Operations Amid Surge in New Jersey Sightings

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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Temporary Flight Restriction orders covering 20 cities in New Jersey, responding to widespread reports of unidentified drone activity. The restrictions, effective through January 17, 2025, target areas including Hamilton, Camden, Elizabeth, and Jersey City.

Regulatory Response and Security Measures

The Department of Homeland Security, collaborating with the FAA, has implemented these measures following requests from infrastructure partners. A DHS spokesperson stated: “We continue to assess there is no public safety threat relating to the reported drone sightings.”

The restrictions specifically target:

  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations
  • Civilian drone flights
  • Remote-controlled aircraft activities

Commercial aviation and emergency services remain unaffected by these limitations.

Expert Analysis and Public Response

Aviation analyst Mick West provides context: “When people see something they can’t identify—often just collections of lights—it’s difficult to determine what it is unless you’re an aviation expert.”

West estimates that approximately 99% of reported sightings represent misidentified:

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  • Commercial aircraft
  • Astronomical objects
  • Conventional aerial vehicles

Political figures have advocated for stronger measures, including military intervention when necessary. The Pentagon has confirmed that base commanders possess authority to address perceived aerial threats through mitigation operations.

The surge in reports began mid-November 2023, initially concentrated in New Jersey before spreading to neighboring states. This expansion prompted congressional attention and intensified media coverage, leading to increased public vigilance and reporting rates.

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