White House Confirms FAA Approval of New Jersey Drones

Details provided by the White House confirm that drones observed along the East Coast since November were FAA-authorized research vessels, with more than 650 sightings reported. These flights resulted in temporary restrictions over 57 municipalities in New Jersey and the closure of one airport. The public impact of these sightings caused panic and raised safety concerns, despite most drones being authorized research vessels and hobbyist flights. Out of 5,000 reported sightings, only 100 warranted further investigation, with officials confirming no security threats.