This New Jersey The residents appeared mystified UFO Drones, flying over buildings, illuminate the dark night sky.
When first seen, some people thought it was a plane, some thought it was a helicopter, and some thought it was a UFO. A few weeks ago, she was driving with her children Kate DunbarA 37-year-old acupuncturist witnessed the strange sight, the New York Times reported.
“I was like ‘What is that? Is that a UFO?'” Dunbar said. “And we watched him all the way home.” They were drones, she realized.
“Last week, it became a little dangerous and, like, creepy thing,” Kate Dunbar said.
Several videos are circulating on the online space claiming to have seen a UFO in the sky.
“Morris County drones they just keep coming #nj drones #ufo # New Jersey drones #drones NJ,” said one user on X while another user said, “Triangle shaped “drones” seen by multiple witnesses tonight over New Jersey.” “
Since mid-November, drone sightings have been reported in at least 10 New Jersey counties. These devices have been seen near critical infrastructure including reservoirs, power lines, railways, residential areas and motorways. They usually work in groups, producing a distinctive hum that Nick Dunbar, 39, likens to the sounds of an electric vehicle. These drones appear significantly larger than standard consumer models.
The Federal Aviation Administration responded by imposing temporary drone restrictions on a Morris County military facility and a golf club owned by President-elect Donald Trump. According to NJ.com, on November 26, drone activity prevented a medical helicopter from retrieving an accident victim in Somerset County.
State officials maintain that these drones pose no threat to the public, though questions about their operators and purpose remain unanswered.
Local law enforcement is concerned about these scenarios. Florham Park’s police chief called the drone’s presence “disgusting in nature.” Hunterdon County officials reported drone activity near their emergency communications center and New Jersey’s largest water source, Round Valley Reservoir.
The sightings spread to southern New Jersey, the Philadelphia suburbs, and coastal areas. Staten Island residents have reported drones near the Howland Hook Marine Terminal and west shore. Borough President Vito Fossella requested an FBI and FAA investigation, calling the situation “strange and totally bizarre.”
The FBI’s Newark office encourages public reporting of drone-related information through their tip line or website.
On Thursday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced via social media that his office was actively monitoring the situation with law enforcement, confirming “there is no known risk to the public at this time.”
The US Department of Homeland Security had not responded to inquiries by Saturday evening.
Similar incidents have occurred near American military installations. Last December, drones besieged Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days, with comparable sightings near bases in California this year.
Recently, the US Navy reported “small unmanned aerial systems” near four US military bases in Britain. Pentagon officials took the reports seriously, saying they had “no significant mission impact”.