Reports of large commercial drones flying at night in central New Jersey have prompted an FBI investigation. According to AP News, both the FBI and local police are urging residents to report any drone activity. Drone operators should be extra cautious to follow FAA regulations, as heightened awareness may lead to interactions with law enforcement or concerned individuals.
Did anyone check for Remote ID? Just kidding, but seriously, it’s a mess.
Tristan said:
Did anyone check for Remote ID? Just kidding, but seriously, it’s a mess.
What’s strange is that over the last week and a half, there have been multiple reports of drones flying in restricted airspace over parts of New Jersey and even US Air Force bases in the UK. Both the Department of Defense and the UK Ministry of Defense say they don’t know where the drones are coming from or who’s operating them, but they’ve stated that there is no immediate threat.
There’s been a lot of coverage about it in the news, but no real answers yet. People are worried, and it feels like a repeat of the situation with the spy balloons earlier this year.
Tristan said:
Did anyone check for Remote ID? Just kidding, but seriously, it’s a mess.
I completely agree—Remote ID mostly just catches people who are following the rules, not those causing problems.
@Rowe
Exactly. It feels like it’s punishing hobbyists more than addressing actual threats.
I’m in Morris County, and the number of these drones is unbelievable. I doubt it’s our government because they’d know what’s going on—or at least I hope so. They’re asking for people to photograph them, which makes no sense since there are already plenty of sightings. It feels like the situation with the spy balloon, where officials claimed it was just a weather balloon for way too long. If this is another country scouting us out, it’s a big problem, and they need to act fast. And for those saying these are just planes, they’re absolutely not.
This same thing has been happening in the UK recently. It seems like the US and its allies are facing a drone-related security issue that needs attention.
Sky said:
This same thing has been happening in the UK recently. It seems like the US and its allies are facing a drone-related security issue that needs attention.
Maybe it’s the government testing stuff on its own citizens. Wouldn’t be the first time.
It’s possible these drones are equipped with thermal imaging. That could explain why they’re being used, but it’s still unsettling.
One report said the drones hovered in place for over three hours.
Asa said:
One report said the drones hovered in place for over three hours.
If they can’t jam them or intercept them, maybe they’re not drones at all but some kind of advanced craft.
@Briley
They can’t act without proper authorization. The military has to follow strict laws, even in situations like this.
I saw one of these flying east to west over eastern West Virginia a few nights ago.
It’s unsettling to think about how easily GPS signals can be exploited, and drones could be used for more than surveillance. The media tends to sensationalize these events, but it’s clear there are broader implications for security and privacy. I wouldn’t be surprised if this leads to stricter drone regulations.