FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, New York adds flight restrictions
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The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the FAA said in a Notice to Airmen.

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.

  • solrize@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    The temporary flight restrictions, which are set to last until Jan. 17, have been implemented beginning Wednesday in the following locations: Hamilton, Bridgewater, Cedar Grove, North Brunswick, Metuchen, Evesham, Camden, Gloucester City, Westampton, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Jersey City, Harrison, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Winslow, Burlington, Clifton, Hancocks Bridge and Kearny.

    They left out Grover’s Mill. It makes you wonder. Hmmmm.