In a recent briefing from the White House press room, it was confirmed that the reported drone sightings that caused panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and were not a threat. This announcement comes after concerns were raised by former President Trump about the mysterious drone activity.
According to the White House press secretary, the FAA had approved the drone flights for research and other purposes. The drones spotted over New Jersey were not deemed nefarious and were primarily operated by hobbyists, recreational users, and private individuals interested in flying drones.
In response to public anxiety, the FAA had implemented temporary drone bans over critical infrastructure areas, which have since been lifted. The Biden administration had also previously stated that the drone sightings were not linked to any malicious intent.
It was clarified that the increased drone activity in New Jersey was a result of various individuals flying drones out of curiosity and enjoyment, rather than posing a security threat. The White House emphasized that these drones were not operated by any hostile entities.
