White House national security spokesman gives major update amid drone hysteria
6 days, 16 hours ago

White House national security spokesman gives major update amid drone hysteria

Raw Story  

After sifting through the reports over the past few weeks of reports of drones over New Jersey, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Monday the truth is not out there. "Having closely looked at the tips and collated them as best we can from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and even stars that were mistakenly reported as drones," he said. It is illegal to shoot at drones, but Rep. James Comer also said Monday his constituents will use their "Second Amendment capabilities" and shoot down the machines, which could result in planes being mistakenly fired upon. "With their birds-eye view, drones can observe individuals in previously private and constitutionally protected spaces, like their backyards, roofs, and even through home windows," the EFF said.

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Drones latest: New Jersey military base targeted by contraband-smuggling drones as White House brushes off ‘threats’
4 days, 5 hours ago

Drones latest: New Jersey military base targeted by contraband-smuggling drones as White House brushes off ‘threats’

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drone sightings The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Majority Leader Chuck …

Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate
4 days, 19 hours ago

Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was blocked Wednesday from quickly advancing a bill that would allow local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones, ensuring Congress won’t act this year on the mysterious drone sightings that have bewildered residents of New Jersey and across the eastern U.S. Schumer, a New York Democrat, sought to speed a bipartisan bill …

Drones latest: Biden insists flying objects pose ‘no danger’ as FBI issues urgent firearm and laser warning
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Drones latest: Biden insists flying objects pose ‘no danger’ as FBI issues urgent firearm and laser warning

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drone sightings The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Trump would have solved drone mystery by now, claims Johnson
4 days, 21 hours ago

Trump would have solved drone mystery by now, claims Johnson

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Speaker of the House Mike Johnson criticized federal agencies for …

DC lawmakers frustrated as officials reject drone conspiracies – but provide no real answers
5 days, 19 hours ago

DC lawmakers frustrated as officials reject drone conspiracies – but provide no real answers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The kicker came Monday as state senator Doug Mastriano of Pennsylania, who ran for …

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
54 years, 11 months ago

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

Wired  

The Department of Homeland Security issued warnings to state and local law enforcement agencies this summer regarding the “growing illicit use” of commercial drones, internal documents show. The capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems are “progressing faster” than available countermeasures offered under “federal prevention frameworks,” the memo says, adding that it’s common for state and local authorities to observe “nefarious” and …

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings
Top News
6 days, 1 hour ago

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings

Firstpost  

There is no threat to national security or public safety from reported sightings of mystery drones that have stirred concern in parts of the United States, government agencies said Tuesday. “We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey …

White House says no risk after Trump decries drone ‘suspense’
6 days, 13 hours ago

White House says no risk after Trump decries drone ‘suspense’

Hindustan Times  

The White House said that a law enforcement assessment of the thousands of reported drone sightings in New Jersey and other Northeastern states found no reason for alarm, after President-elect Donald Trump suggested the US government was keeping Americans “in suspense” over the sightings. “We assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones …

FBI fears drone hunters might shoot down planes with passengers
6 days, 15 hours ago

FBI fears drone hunters might shoot down planes with passengers

India Today  

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to drone hunters in New Jersey after several pilots reported being temporarily blinded by lasers pointed toward the sky. The mysterious drone sightings, which became a hot issue across the US, began on November 18 in New Jersey and have been reported every night since then, according to the Federal Aviation …

No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies state
6 days, 15 hours ago

No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies state

Al Jazeera  

Agencies issue joint statement in response to more than 5,000 reported drone sightings in past few weeks. The United States government says there is no threat to national security or public safety from reported sightings of mystery drones that have stirred public concern in parts of the country. “We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity …

I'm a UAV pilot and here's what happened when I tried to fly near New Jersey's mystery drones
6 days, 16 hours ago

I'm a UAV pilot and here's what happened when I tried to fly near New Jersey's mystery drones

Daily Mail  

An experienced drone pilot in New Jersey has come forward to demonstrate how advanced the state's mystery drones are compared to ordinary consumer models. An experienced drone pilot in New Jersey has come forward to demonstrate just how advanced the state's mystery drones really are compared to consumer models What makes these mystery drone flights so concerning, according to this …

Andy Kim Says Drone Scare Fueled By Lack Of Communication, Distrust In Government
6 days, 17 hours ago

Andy Kim Says Drone Scare Fueled By Lack Of Communication, Distrust In Government

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Sen Andy Kim thinks public alarm over drones in the night sky has been fueled by lack of information from the federal government. The next day, however, Kim consulted civilian aviators and other experts and reckoned most of the “drones” he’d seen were actually regular manned aircraft. “If local police are potentially misidentifying things because …

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Biden admin is ‘in control of drones’ as MAGAworld pushes wild theories about mystery sightings
1 week ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Biden admin is ‘in control of drones’ as MAGAworld pushes wild theories about mystery sightings

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that the US …

'We are on it': U.S. official seeks to allay drone sighting concerns
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1 week ago

'We are on it': U.S. official seeks to allay drone sighting concerns

Raw Story  

A top U.S. official sought to quell growing concern Sunday over reported drone sightings in the country's northeast, reiterating there was no known security threat as authorities monitor the situation. The criticism has come even from Biden's own party, with top Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer calling Sunday for action to make it easier for federal, state and local authorities to …

Foreign threat or alien invasion? The conspiracy theories as mysterious drone sightings spread across US East Coast
1 week ago

Foreign threat or alien invasion? The conspiracy theories as mysterious drone sightings spread across US East Coast

Firstpost  

It started with New Jersey. “This has gone too far,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Saturday, adding last month she “directed the New York State Intelligence Centre to actively investigate drone sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement to address this issue.” What are the authorities saying? In New York and New Jersey, Schumer has called for the …

US officials urge better technology and powers to deal with swarms of unidentified drones
1 week ago

US officials urge better technology and powers to deal with swarms of unidentified drones

Firstpost  

Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify the drones and their operators This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J. AP After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and …

NY pol writes to Biden about mystery drones, blasts lack of answers in scathing statement, ‘Completely unacceptable’
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1 week ago

NY pol writes to Biden about mystery drones, blasts lack of answers in scathing statement, ‘Completely unacceptable’

Hindustan Times  

An upstate New York elected official has claimed he has written a letter to the White House to complain about the drone sightings in New Jersey and parts of the Empire State. “The fact that this issue has persisted for weeks without clear answers is completely unacceptable—not just to the people of Rockland County, but to communities across the nation,” …

Mystery drone sightings in US leave podcast king Joe Rogan 'genuinely concerned'
1 week ago

Mystery drone sightings in US leave podcast king Joe Rogan 'genuinely concerned'

India Today  

Continuous drone sightings in New Jersey have started raising alarm bells even among celebrities, with popular podcaster Joe Rogan saying the mysterious flying objects buzzing around New York and the adjoining areas have left him “genuinely concerned". https://t.co/yzRoie2lUn — Joe Rogan December 15, 2024 The sightings have been taking place late at night, with people reportedly spotting clusters of drone-like …

Drone sightings in New Jersey and even California: What is really going on?
1 week ago

Drone sightings in New Jersey and even California: What is really going on?

LA Times  

The evening sky and points of light near Lebanon Township, N.J., on Dec. 5. Officials downplay concerns Federal officials said over the weekend that the multiple drone sightings over New Jersey and other states are “in fact, manned aircraft being misidentified as drones.” On Saturday, officials said in a White House statement that there isn’t any evidence of illegal activity …

Federal officials don’t have answers for mystery drone sightings: ‘We simply don’t know’
1 week ago

Federal officials don’t have answers for mystery drone sightings: ‘We simply don’t know’

The Independent  

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Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey: What we know so far
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1 week, 1 day ago

Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey: What we know so far

India Today  

Over 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, …

What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast
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1 week, 1 day ago

What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast

CNN  

CNN — Mysterious flying objects overhead. Kathy Hochul on Saturday, adding last month she “directed the New York State Intelligence Center to actively investigate drone sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement to address this issue.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he’s asking DHS to deploy special detection systems that use 360-degree technology to detect drones. New York State …

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much
1 week, 1 day ago

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much

NPR  

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Getty Images As the mystery grows around the drones flying over New Jersey, so do the calls from puzzled residents to authorities about the flying machines. Sponsor Message Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC News' This Week on Sunday that the federal government …

'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones
1 week, 1 day ago

'They're on it': 'Combat-ready' drone army could reportedly be sent to stop mystery drones

Raw Story  

Mystery fly-overs in New Jersey and parts of New York may soon be put to an end by the NYPD, according to a news report. Citizens across the Garden State have reported seeing drones overhead, and state officials have asked the federal government for help and clarification about the unmanned vehicle sightings. "The NYPD has a fleet of at least …

What We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings
1 week, 1 day ago

What We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. Murphy …

Donald Trump weighs in on drone sightings as FBI receives thousands of tips
1 week, 2 days ago

Donald Trump weighs in on drone sightings as FBI receives thousands of tips

ABC  

President-elect Donald Trump has called for drones to be shot down as the FBI receives thousands of tips over mysterious sightings in several US states. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday they are continuing to "investigate this situation and confirm whether the reported drone flights are actually drones or are instead manned aircraft or otherwise …

Drone Sightings Spread To Other States As Politicians Demand Answers
1 week, 2 days ago

Drone Sightings Spread To Other States As Politicians Demand Answers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A mystery that started in New Jersey last month has begun to spread, with residents in Maryland, New York and Connecticut and apparently even an officer aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel now reporting nighttime drone sightings. Like… pic.twitter.com/Ipx8ctLmhs — Governor Larry Hogan December 13, 2024 Connecticut State Police troopers said Friday they’d also received reports of …

The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
54 years, 11 months ago

The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious

Wired  

Across New Jersey, reports of mysterious drone sightings have been rising for weeks, with people contacting authorities and posting on social media about aerial vehicles behaving strangely, especially at night. There are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted air space.” Multiple federal agencies have been collaborating with New Jersey State Police on the investigation, but the FBI …

New Jersey airspace overwhelmed by rising drone sightings, residents demand action
1 week, 2 days ago

New Jersey airspace overwhelmed by rising drone sightings, residents demand action

Hindustan Times  

Officials at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey, confirmed that there have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace over the facility. Authorities take on drone incidents In a statement to ABC News, the public affairs officer for the naval station, Bill Anderson said, “While no direct threats to the installation have been identified, we can …

Mystery drones have sparked panic in New Jersey. Here's what we know
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1 week, 2 days ago

Mystery drones have sparked panic in New Jersey. Here's what we know

Firstpost  

Witnesses first began seeing the drones flying around New Jersey in November. Authorities say the drones do not seem to pose a public threat, but investigative agencies like the FBI are citizens to keep tabs on the unmanned craft In this image taken from video provided by MartyA45_, several drones appear to be flying over Randolph, New Jersey on December …

White House clears the air on New Jersey 'drone' sightings: 'No threat to national security'
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1 week, 3 days ago

White House clears the air on New Jersey 'drone' sightings: 'No threat to national security'

Firstpost  

Over the past few days, a large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey, sparking speculations and concern. Amid this, the White House confirmed that they are manned aircraft which were being flown lawfully The photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, New Jersey on December …

Mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be shot down, if necessary: US senator
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be shot down, if necessary: US senator

Deccan Chronicle  

Toms River: A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” even as it remains unclear who owns the unmanned aircraft. “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or …

New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones
1 week, 3 days ago

New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones

NPR  

New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones Residents in New Jersey for weeks have reported seeing mysterious drones in the skies. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen once described north Jersey sky with the line, the sun's just a red ball rising over them refinery towers. The latest information we have is that the federal …

New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
1 week, 3 days ago

New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings

LA Times  

In this image taken from video, an apparent drone flies over Randolph, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into an investigation of mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in New Jersey and nearby states. The aircraft have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported sightings last month. The flying …

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond
1 week, 3 days ago

Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area and beyond

CNN  

New York CNN — Federal agencies are facing intense pressure to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Saturday, adding last month she “directed the …

Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
1 week, 3 days ago

Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions

Associated Press  

Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, that is owned by President-elect …

U.S. Senator Calls For Mysterious N.J. Drones To Be 'Shot Down, If Necessary'
1 week, 3 days ago

U.S. Senator Calls For Mysterious N.J. Drones To Be 'Shot Down, If Necessary'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOMS River, N.J. — A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” even as it remains unclear who owns them. “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security …

White House sees ‘no evidence’ of threat from drones seen over New Jersey
1 week, 3 days ago

White House sees ‘no evidence’ of threat from drones seen over New Jersey

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House is knocking down claims that New Jersey’s …

US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’
1 week, 3 days ago

US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’

Associated Press  

A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” as it remains unclear who owns them. “We should be doing some very urgent intelligence analysis and take them out of the skies, especially if they’re flying over airports or military …

What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?

Associated Press  

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. At first, the drones were spotted flying along the scenic Raritan River, a waterway that feeds the Round Valley Reservoir, the state’s largest aquifer, about 50 miles west of New York City. …

'Alarming' U.S. mystery drones confound officials, scare locals
1 week, 4 days ago

'Alarming' U.S. mystery drones confound officials, scare locals

Raw Story  

A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers. Sam Lugo, 23, who works in the Club Studio gym in New Jersey's Bergen county, one of the corners of the state that has seen several drone sightings, called the reports "crazy". "There have been numerous instances …

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO
1 week, 4 days ago

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO

India TV News  

New Jersey: The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. VIDEO: Mysterious drones in New Jersey FBI seeks public help Governor Phil Murphy and law enforcement officials have stressed …

New Jersey drone mystery: Homeland security shares new details
1 week, 4 days ago

New Jersey drone mystery: Homeland security shares new details

India Today  

The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. Coast Guard Lt. Luke Pinneo told The Associated Press Wednesday “that multiple low-altitude aircraft were observed in vicinity of one of …

Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey?
1 week, 4 days ago

Why are mysterious drones flying over New Jersey?

Al Jazeera  

The drones have been spotted flying over critical infrastructure such as US military research facilities and police departments. The night skies over New Jersey have come alight as dozens of mystery drones have been spotted flying over the state, including near United States President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in the town of Bedminster. In a post on Facebook on December …

Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey

Associated Press  

The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. Coast Guard Lt. Luke Pinneo told The Associated Press Wednesday “that multiple low-altitude aircraft were observed in vicinity of one of …

Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled
1 week, 5 days ago

Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled

NPR  

Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled toggle caption Scott Ingenito/Screenshot by NPR There is something strange happening in the skies above New Jersey, and no one seems quite sure what to make of it — not the governor, not members of Congress, not the FBI. Sponsor Message A U.S. Army base in northern Morris County …

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings
1 week, 5 days ago

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings

CNN  

CNN — Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are prompting heightened security concerns – and mounting frustrations – from residents, military personnel and federal, state and local officials. “I’m legitimately concerned for what the hell is going on because nobody knows,” state Assemblyman Brian Bergen told CNN affiliate News 12 New Jersey after a briefing at state police …

What are the mysterious SUV-sized drones spotted over New Jersey?
1 week, 6 days ago

What are the mysterious SUV-sized drones spotted over New Jersey?

Firstpost  

Over the past several weeks, reports have emerged of large, car-sized drones appearing over various counties of New Jersey. The FBI is currently working to unravel the mystery Over the past several weeks, reports have emerged of large, car-sized drones appearing over various counties in the New Jersey. These unidentified drones, often spotted in synchronised formations, have been seen hovering …

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