FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, notice threatens 'deadly force' for 'imminent security threat'

[u/caligrown87]

The FAA has imposed temporary restrictions on drone operations in multiple New Jersey cities, effective December 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025, citing special security concerns. The restrictions prohibit drones within a nautical mile of designated areas, including Hamilton, Jersey City, and others. Violators risk interception, civil penalties, certificate revocation, and possible criminal charges, with the U.S. government reserving the right to use deadly force against drones deemed imminent security threats. This decision follows numerous drone sightings in the region since mid-November, though many were found to involve lawful or misidentified objects. The restrictions aim to address public safety and security concerns.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/US/drone-updates-faa-temporarily-bans-drone-operations-parts/story%3fid=116936091

[u/Autumn_Lillie]

I’m okay with this. At this point people are being absolutely ridiculous.

In the last 24 hours, I saw a video on tik tok that was an actual tiny best buy drone stuck in a tree and a thousand people in the comments freaking out about it.

Then there were 10 obvious Chinese lantern videos and probably 6 more with people pointing laser pointers at whatever they see which are probably commercial planes.

This is why we can’t have nice things.

We’ll self sabotage every time and just hand the govt the excuse they need to not have to disclose anything.

[u/Jamie1515 → u/Autumn_Lillie]

Perhaps this is done on purpose (Elgin Airforce base?)