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Surge of mysterious drones over the US: Where have they been spotted? Real-time map
Thousands of drone sightings have been reported in the northeastern US in recent days: view a real-time map of the locations and what we know so far.
In recent days, reports of mysterious drones flying over the northeastern United States have sparked widespread concern. According to officials, these sightings have primarily been concentrated in New Jersey and neighboring states.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DoD), has been monitoring the situation closely. A recent joint statement from those federal agencies, along with the FAA, revealed that over 5,000 drone sightings have been reported across the eastern US in recent weeks, prompting further investigation into at least 100 of these incidents.
Where have the drones been spotted? Real-time map tracks drone sightings across the region
While New Jersey has emerged as the epicenter of these drone reports, similar sightings have been documented in New York, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts as well as Ohio. To provide greater clarity, the UFO Alert Network Enigma has developed an interactive, real-time map detailing the locations of reported drone activity across the United States.
(Note: The map is continuously updated for the latest developments.)
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No threat to national security, say federal authorities
Despite the high volume of reports, federal agencies have determined that the drones pose no immediate threat to national security. Investigations have revealed that these objects are a mix of commercial, recreational, and law enforcement drones.
“Having closely examined the technical data and tips from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones,” the joint statement confirmed.
Authorities emphasized that no unusual activity has been detected and reassured the public that these drones do not compromise the safety of US airspace or public security. At the same time, the statement let citizens know that federal authorities “recognize the concern among many communities.”
To address those concerns, authorities are actively supporting local and state agencies with advanced detection technology and law enforcement assistance. While the situation continues to evolve, officials stress that there is no reason for alarm.
A call for stricter drone regulations
Federal agencies have urged Congress to consider legislation when it reconvenes that would enhance oversight and regulation of drone activity in US airspace “to identify and mitigate any threat that may emerge.”
Original article written by Daniela Barrera, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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