Mysterious drones spotted in NJ and elsewhere

[Cavedweller]

It's reported that for the last couple of weeks mysterious drones have been prowling the skies above NJ nightly. They are large and noisy and have navigation lights, so they are not trying to be stealthy. The object in the video sounds like a jet aircraft to me, but some reports indicate they can hover (something like VTOL maybe?). They have also been spotted in other locations around the country, but most activity appears to be in NJ. Where they come from and where they go is under investigation.

FBI: 'Loud' clusters of drones, aircraft spotted over NJ skies

The FBI is now investigating a “cluster of what look to be drones" and a “possible fixed wing aircraft" spotted flying in New Jersey skies over the past few weeks.

www.fox5ny.com

FBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public's help

The FBI is investigating reports about several mysterious nighttime drone flights that have recently occurred across New Jersey and has asked the public for help.

apnews.com

FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey that have 'unnerved' residents

“There is no advisable immediate danger to the public at this time,” Morris County Sheriff James Gannon said.

www.nbcnews.com

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[Nosferatu]

Likely patterning insurance company CEO movements.

 

[made in china]

Distractions

 

[Koda]

The weather balloons didnt work out so well so they upped their game...

 

[albin25]

….annnndddd….Just like those Chinese balloons, Nobody seems to be in a hurry to shoot one down and solve the mystery?
Odd

 

[Tlock]

….annnndddd….Just like those Chinese balloons, Nobody seems to be in a hurry to shoot one down and solve the mystery?
Odd

Do they even own guns in NJ?

 

[Mike_M57]

Do they even own guns in NJ?

Yeah, but they've all had the serial numbers filed off and the grips wrapped with rubber bands.

 

[bcp]

….annnndddd….Just like those Chinese balloons, Nobody seems to be in a hurry to shoot one down and solve the mystery?
Odd

Nobody is in a hurry to be charged with a crime.

Shooting Down a Drone: Legalities and Penalties

Explore the Legal Implications of Shooting Down Drones: FAA Regulations, Felony Charges, and Civil Liabilities. Learn How to Protect Your Drone Responsibly.

aerialnorthwest.com

Bruce

 

[Aero Denezol]

Nobody is in a hurry to be charged with a crime.

Shooting Down a Drone: Legalities and Penalties

Explore the Legal Implications of Shooting Down Drones: FAA Regulations, Felony Charges, and Civil Liabilities. Learn How to Protect Your Drone Responsibly.

aerialnorthwest.com

Bruce

Sure would be fun though lol

 

[HA556]

 

[RVTECH]

It's reported that for the last couple of weeks mysterious drones have been prowling the skies above NJ nightly.

As concerning as it might be IF they are being flown legally then there is not much that can be done.

If NOT then they should be tracked back to point of origin or somehow safely 'downed' so it can be determined exactly how and why they are being used.

I am thinking however with as loud as they can be heard, and seen and described they ARE in fact below the minimum altitude they can fly and therefore ARE in violation of the rules.

 

[made in china]

Nobody is in a hurry to be charged with a crime.

Shooting Down a Drone: Legalities and Penalties

Explore the Legal Implications of Shooting Down Drones: FAA Regulations, Felony Charges, and Civil Liabilities. Learn How to Protect Your Drone Responsibly.

aerialnorthwest.com

Bruce

The FAA only extended protection to drones because they didn't want people trying to shoot them down. As much as I believe we should have a right to down ANY drone, I do agree letting people try to shoot down drones is a very bad idea.

Be cool to come up with a safe alternative though....

 

[RVTECH]

Be cool to come up with a safe alternative though....

A higher flying drone dropping a net?

OR as I have mentioned before a paintball gun with some kind of gummy substance (heck maybe maple syrup) to gum up the props and motors.

 

[Member 24198]

As concerning as it might be IF they are being flown legally then there is not much that can be done.

If NOT then they should be tracked back to point of origin or somehow safely 'downed' so it can be determined exactly how and why they are being used.

I am thinking however with as loud as they can be heard, and seen and described they ARE in fact below the minimum altitude they can fly and therefore ARE in violation of the rules.

There's a lot of rules. If it's over a pound, the operator has to be registered with the FAA. There's max flying altitudes, and a drone license is required if you for it above people or commercially. You're also supposed to have a radio operator license as part of the drone license. As with all things, trust but verify. I haven't looked in a hot minute.

 

[made in china]

A higher flying drone dropping a net?

OR as I have mentioned before a paintball gun with some kind of gummy substance (heck maybe maple syrup) to gum up the props and motors.

Well, we better not postulate to many theorems here, don't want to get the wrong kind of attention.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Not just NJ

Why are drones flying near US airbases in Suffolk and Norfolk?

In a village close to a military site, residents report aerial vehicles hovering above their houses.

www.bbc.com

This one says "Russian" but also says they have not actually been identified

Russian drones spotted over nuclear plants in NATO country

Russian drones have been spotted flying over nuclear power plants in Brunsbüttel, Germany.

www.newsweek.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1h19ylp/drone_at_manchester_airport_captured_upclose

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1h19ylp/drone_at_manchester_airport_captured_upclose/

 

[Cavedweller]

If NOT then they should be tracked back to point of origin

One story said that one of the drones was tracked by a NJ State Police helicopter, but there was no info on what the outcome was.

There's a lot of rules. If it's over a pound, the operator has to be registered with the FAA.

These things are big, some say the size of a car. Kind of makes me wonder how they know for sure they are drones.

 

[Cavedweller]

https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1h19ylp/drone_at_manchester_airport_captured_upclose

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1h19ylp/drone_at_manchester_airport_captured_upclose/

The comments are interesting. Particularly this one, purportedly from one of the pilots of the commercial aircraft:

"The object descended vertically in 15kts of wind. Was the size of a small car. It hovered perfectly stationary a few feet off the ground.ATC sent out an Ops vehicle. As the vehicle approached the object it took off vertically."

 

[washagonian]

Oh, Jeezz - this is the best thread yet!

 

[Cavedweller]

"Mysterious drones have now been spotted in New York City flying over Staten Island this week, the borough's president said Thursday.

The drone sightings – similar to the ones in New Jersey in recent weeks – were reported above Howland Hook Marine Terminal and the West Shore on Staten Island as recently as Tuesday, according to Borough President Vito Fossella."

MSN

www.msn.com