Summary

The FAA has temporarily banned drone operations in parts of New Jersey until January 17 due to “special security reasons.”

The restrictions, covering multiple cities, prohibit drones within specified airspace, with violations risking penalties, detention, or even “deadly force” if an “imminent security threat” is identified.

The move follows weeks of increased drone sightings since November, sparking public concern and over 5,000 tips to the FBI.

Authorities attribute the sightings to a mix of commercial, hobbyist, and law enforcement drones, as well as misidentified objects like stars.