East Coast residents and lawmakers are demanding answers about a series of drone sightings in the region, which have sparked concerns about public safety and national security.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have deployed infrared cameras and drone detection technology to investigate the sightings, which have been reported over New Jersey and New York. However, authorities say that most of the sightings appear to be of lawfully operated manned aircraft.
Despite this, many have expressed frustration and concern at the lack of information and transparency from federal authorities. Mayor Matthew Murello of Washington Township, New Jersey, has even written to Governor Phil Murphy asking for more information on the drones.
Murello has personally seen the drones and disputes officials’ claims that many sightings are of misidentified manned aircraft. He believes that the drones could be capable of carrying payloads and suggests that they may be related to national security concerns or surveillance.
The mystery of the drones has caught the public’s attention, with photos and videos of alleged sightings proliferating across social media. However, law enforcement officials have warned that attempting to shoot down suspected drones is illegal and can be dangerous.
Senator from New York and New Jersey have written to federal agencies requesting a briefing on how they are investigating the incident. The mystery of the drones has also sparked questions about national security and law enforcement’s ability to bring down the drones.
It remains unclear what is driving the drone sightings, or who is behind them, but authorities are working to determine the origin and nature of the drones. Meanwhile, residents and lawmakers will continue to demand answers on the situation.