• The FAA has put in place drone flight restrictions over critical infrastructure in New Jersey, covering a one-mile radius around 22 sites, up to 400 feet above ground to mitigate concerns from numerous reported sightings, although officials maintain there is no actionable national security threat.
• Federal agencies, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, have emphasized that the overwhelming majority of reported drone sightings are likely misidentified aerial phenomena or benign activities, despite residents reporting over 5,000 sightings that include descriptions of unusually large drones hovering for extended periods.
• New Jersey officials, including President Biden’s administration, have reassured the public that, while flight activities are being monitored due to the spike in reports, there is no evidence suggesting any malicious intent tied to the reported drone sightings.

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