During a press conference yesterday , the Pentagon commented on the mysterious drones that many people have seen in the skies of New Jersey.
The Pentagon said yesterday that it does not know exactly what the mysterious drones that have been flying over New Jersey and other areas of the northeastern United States in recent weeks are. It said it has no evidence to suggest they came from a foreign entity and were not military drones U.S.
The comments come a day after a congressional hearing focused on the growing drone activity in American skies. Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill expressed frustration with the lack of information and proper response to drone incursions.
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The FBI told lawmakers it is working with state and local authorities to investigate the situation. It is worth noting that there have been more than 3,000 reports of the mysterious drones during this time. However, officials still do not know who is behind them.
The US Federal Aviation Administration had banned drone flights in parts of New Jersey in November, due to various flights spotted over the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and the military research facility in Morris County.
Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singhaddressed the mysterious drones, explaining that they likely did not come from a foreign adversary.
"At this time, we have no evidence that these activities are coming from a foreign adversary. We will continue to monitor what is happening, but at no point were our facilities threatened when this activity was occurring," he said.
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When asked if they were American drones, he replied: "These are not US military drones."
Officials did not reveal who is behind the drones, which have alarmed locals and even prevented a helicopter from transporting an injured car accident victim to an area hospital NJ-
The lack of a clear answer to this mystery creates more concerns. There are theories about alien threats, the testing of a secret military program known to few, UFOs, and more.
There are also many questions about the capabilities and regulations surrounding drone activity in the U.S. With the increasing popularity of drones for recreational use, it is important to make a distinction between simple and malicious drones.
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Currently, there are not many restrictions and this leaves room for potential risks.
Source: techcrunch.com
