Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey: What we know so far
India TodayOver the past couple of weeks, the skies over New Jersey and the East Coast have become a stage for an unusual spectacle—mysterious drone sightings through the air, capturing the attention and imagination of many. Here is a comprehensive overview of the mysterious drones: Mystery Drones Over New Jersey New Jersey residents first spotted flying object along the Raritan River, which feeds the Round Valley Reservoir, the state’s largest aquifer, about 80 kilometers west of New York City. Republican US Representative Chris Smith said a Coast Guard commanding officer told him a dozen drones closely followed a Guard lifeboat near Barnegat Light and Island Beach State Park in Ocean County over the weekend. Drones also spotted over New York City Drone sightings were also reported in New York, where a permit is required. In a joint statement, the Homeland Security Department and FBI also said that they have no evidence that the sightings pose “a national securityâïor public safetyâïthreat or have a foreign nexus.” Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, who the Department of Homeland Security briefed, said the reported drones have been up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes travel with their lights switched off.