(DailyEmailNews.com) – In an unprecedented move, the FAA has clamped down on drone operations over 22 New Jersey cities, banning them until mid-January citing an “imminent security threat” and authorizing deadly force.
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This comes amidst a slew of mysterious drone sightings that have stirred public concern.
The government’s stern warning—drones posing imminent threats risk “deadly force”—only heightens the tension.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s temporary ban extends to critical areas such as Jersey City, Elizabeth, and Camden, prohibiting unmanned aircraft below 400 feet.
As drones buzz around infrastructure, military bases, and airports, anxiety rises with every sighting.
An FAA statement bluntly confirms this dire notice: “The government may use ‘deadly force’ against the drones if they present an ‘imminent security threat'”
The Pentagon moved swiftly, echoing the FAA’s concerns and denying any links to Iranian meddling, The BBC reports.
President Joe Biden, faced with questions, unequivocally stated that these sightings were “nothing nefarious.”
Many citizens beg to differ, as theories brew about international espionage.
Some areas host drone detection systems to sift signals from noise, but the confusion persists. It seems local governments want more control, as evinced by New York’s proactive stance in deploying detection technology.
Meanwhile, pilots near restricted zones risk potential interception and detention by law enforcement for unauthorized aerial activities.
“Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!” President-elect Donald Trump has stated, cited by AP News.
Although President Biden assured the public of no direct danger, his words seem cold comfort to those skeptical of the straightforward explanations from Washington.
Adding to the mystery are sightings at sensitive spots like airports, leading to temporary shutdowns.
The FAA has not closed the airways, however; exceptions provide leeway for agencies tasked with national defense and disaster response duties.
Meanwhile, the FBI and Newark’s state police remain on high alert, tackling illegal drone operators.
The public has been warned against interfering with visible drones using lasers or firearms—activities that could dangerously mistake manned aircraft for drones.
As sensation and speculation spread, the intensity of this mysterious scenario deepens.
Former NJ Governor Chris Christie’s call for a thorough investigation of his aerial visitor shines a spotlight on the pervasive concerns gripping citizens and officials alike.
“FBI Newark and New Jersey State Police want to warn the public about an increase in pilots of manned aircraft being hit in the eyes with lasers because people on the ground think they see an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). There is also concern with people possibly firing weapons at what they believe to be UAS but could be manned aircraft,” said the FBI’s Newark office.
🚨 #BREAKING: The FAA has just BANNED drones over large portions of New Jersey, threatening “dėadly force” over “imminent security threats”
What the hell took so long? Why now? pic.twitter.com/LiiciIR8Zt
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 19, 2024
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