it’s been a month since mysterious drones were first detected in parts of New Jersey and the U.S. government has yet to give definitive answers about its origin, even as sightings have spread to other states.
States such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and Maryland have also reported sightings of large drones in the sky and there is speculation. pointing towards foreign government surveillance, UFOs, or even aircraft that are not actually drones.
Lawmakers in states like New York are planning implement drone detection technology That could help avoid incidents such as the closure of airports, as occurred on December 13 at Stewart Airfield in New York and at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio early December 14.
Meanwhile, even as President-elect Donald Trump is urging the government to shoot drones from the skyOfficials warn citizens not to take responsibility for drone shooting. He The Federal Aviation Administration has warned that taking a page from Ukraine and shooting down drones could turn planes into dangerous projectiles that could damage property and people.
Despite claims that drones have so far posed no security threat, those who have been living with drone sightings for weeks where the sightings began (in New Jersey) have expressed concern that there is not enough sharing. information with the public.
“I think that’s completely unacceptable. It’s just creating more chaos and more people are worried,” said Ramy Makary, a resident of Howell, New Jersey. told the New York Times.
