FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, notice threatens 'deadly force' for 'imminent security threat'
Thousands of people have contacted the FBI to report unusual drone activity.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ban on drone operations in several areas of New Jersey until Jan. 17, unless operators are granted special permission from the government due to "special security reasons."
Uncrewed aerial drones have been lighting up the sky at night in New Jersey and nearby states for weeks, since about mid-November, leading to concern from residents and speculation online. Some had demanded answers from local and state officials for answers.
The restrictions say no uncrewed aircraft systems can operate within a nautical mile of the airspace specified in each Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM, including from the ground up to 400 feet. Recreational drones are allowed to operate up to 400 feet, under FAA rules.
The previously issued temporary flight restrictions for Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal remain in place.
The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the NOTAM said.
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Thousands of people have contacted the FBI to report unusual drone activity.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ban on drone operations in several areas of New Jersey until Jan. 17, unless operators are granted special permission from the government due to "special security reasons."
Uncrewed aerial drones have been lighting up the sky at night in New Jersey and nearby states for weeks, since about mid-November, leading to concern from residents and speculation online. Some had demanded answers from local and state officials for answers.
The restrictions say no uncrewed aircraft systems can operate within a nautical mile of the airspace specified in each Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM, including from the ground up to 400 feet. Recreational drones are allowed to operate up to 400 feet, under FAA rules.
The previously issued temporary flight restrictions for Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal remain in place.
The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the NOTAM said.

FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, New York adds flight restrictions
The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the FAA said in a Notice to Airmen.