NYC Drone Scare: FAA Imposes Flight Restrictions

Following numerous reports of mysterious drone activity over New York and New Jersey, the FAA has implemented temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over key infrastructure sites. These restrictions, effective from December 20, 2024, to January 19, 2025 in New York, and December 18, 2024 to January 17, 2025 in New Jersey, are a precautionary measure, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. No specific threats have been identified.

Affected areas in New York include: LaGuardia, Brooklyn, Garden City, Far Rockaway, and Ridge.

Affected areas in New Jersey include: Hamilton, Bridgewater, Cedar Grove, North Brunswick, Metuchen, Evesham, Camden, Gloucester City, Westampton, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Jersey City, Harrison, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Winslow, Burlington, Clifton, Hancocks Bridge, and Kearny.

While the White House stresses that no public safety or national security risks have been confirmed, investigations are ongoing. The federal government is evaluating each reported sighting and utilizing advanced technology to investigate. A state-of-the-art drone detection system has also been deployed. The authorities are investigating over 100 credible drone sightings from a total of over 5000 reported. A significant number of drones are registered lawfully in the US.

The situation has raised anxieties among residents and lawmakers. The TFRs prohibit drone operation without special permission.

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