NEW YORK– Federal authorities are taking action against it the mysterious drones that flew over New Jersey And several other east coast states.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ban on most drones in nearly two dozen cities, including towns from Camden to Bayonne, Edison, Harrison and Jersey City. The ban will be in effect until January 17.
The FAA order says no unmanned aircraft may operate below 400 feet within one nautical mile of the airspace specified in each city. Some exceptions are made for first responders and certain commercial drones.
“Pilots of aircraft who fail to comply with the procedures in the National Security Requirements for Aircraft Operations contained in this section may be intercepted and/or detained and interviewed by federal, state, or local law enforcement officers or other government personnel,” the order reads. reads partially.
Several zones are centered around infrastructure, such as electricity stations. Others cover areas such as the Port of Kearny and the airspace around military installations such as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in South Jersey, or airports such as Newark-Liberty International Airport.
Earlier this month, the Florham Park police chief told residents Drone sightings had been reported over “water reservoirs, electrical transmission lines, train stations, police departments and military installations.”
Where are drones banned in New Jersey?
North Jersey:
- Cedar forest
- Bridge water
- North Brunswick
- Metuchen
- South Brunswick
- Edison
- Branchburg
- Sewaren
- Jersey City
- Harrison, Hudson County
- Elizabeth
- Bayonne
- Clifton
- Kearny
Central Jersey:
South Jersey:
- Burlington
- Evesham
- Camden
- Gloucester city
- Westampton
- Winslow
- Hancocks Bridge, Salem County
Map shows areas of New Jersey where drones are banned
The map below shows the areas affected by the FAA ban on drones, which will be in effect until January 17. View the FAA’s full order here.
Mysterious drones over New Jersey and beyond
Drones have been sighted reported all monthfirst pass Morris County, NJ and then about places in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Federal, state and local officials are demanding more information about where they come from and what is being done to stop them. The FBI is leading the investigation and tells CBS News it has received thousands of tips.
While the White House says there is no known threat, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for more federal resources.
There was drone activity last weekend Stewart Airfield in New York will close a number of runways. New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement the next day saying, “This has gone too far.”
Then on Wednesday there was an effort by Senator Chuck Schumer to give local law enforcement more ways to track drones blocked in the Senate.
Check back soon for the latest updates on this developing story.
Joe Brandt and Kris Van Cleave contributed to this report.
