Mystery drones flying over the US have prompted wild theories, ranging from the government faking alien attacks to an incursion from Iran. Hundreds of sightings have concentrated in the east coast, but unidentified aircraft have also been seen as far as Los Angeles, Germany, and even the UK in the past weeks.
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The ‘drones’, if this is what they are, are said to be around the size of a car and some travel without lights. New Jersey assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia said they appeared to be able to avoid detection by helicopter and radio, and ‘operate in a coordinated manner’.
Image Credit: Metro [SHERIFF URGES GOVERNOR TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY AMID MYSTERIOUS NIGHTTIME DRONE SIGHTINGS Monmouth County: Sheriff Shaun Golden is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to take immediate action in response to the escalating concerns regarding unidentified drones over New Jersey. He is urging the Governor to declare a State of Emergency and issue an Executive Order banning recreational drone use during nighttime hours. "Residents are increasingly alarmed by the surge in drone activity after dark, raising concerns about public safety and security," said Sheriff Shaun Golden. "We cannot wait any longer. The Governor must act now, and the Air National Guard needs to step in to protect our communities. In addition, we are asking Congress to immediately pass federal legislation for state police and sheriff's offices nationwide, which would enable them to address this issue head on." The proliferation of recreational drones has created a host of challenges for law enforcement and emergency response teams. Nighttime drone activity makes it difficult to identify operators and assess potential risks, including illegal surveillance, interference with critical infrastructure, and aviation hazards. Therefore, de-drone equipment must be made available at the state level. The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office and partners in law enforcement need swift and decisive action from the State of New Jersey. A State of Emergency will help address these growing concerns and restore peace of mind in communities.]
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorka said some of the sightings were of people mistaking ordinary aircraft for drones, with witnesses urged to check Flightradar24 if they see one, to see if it is actually a scheduled flight. But others were less circumspect, with president elect Donald Trump posting: ‘Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!’.
The Pentagon had to deny the drones were sent by Iran after congressman Jeff Van Drew claimed ‘high sources’ had told him they were coming from a ‘mothership’ in the Atlantic belonging to the country. Little is known (publicly, at least) about the drones, but last month the UK also saw strange drones above US airbases.
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