As Drone Sightings Multiply, a Look at Loose Regulations May Explain Reports of Crowded Skies

While laws strictly limit how and when authorities can respond to threatening drones, manufacturers enjoy a nearly free flight path to produce and sell the umanned craft.

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The Ordinary Explanations Behind the Reported Drone Sightings

As tips roll in, most reported incidents involve piloted planes and hobby drones, not foreign spying or secret programs, officials say.
The New York Times - 16h
Waltz, Klobuchar on mysterious drone sightings reported in several states

During their appearance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rep. Mike Waltz, a Republican from Florida, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, addressed mysterious drone ...
CBS News - 22h
New questions arise about drone sightings in East Coast skies

CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd reports on the recent surge in drone activity in New Jersey and beyond. A former DHS assistant secretary who oversaw counter-drone policy, ...
CBS News - 1d
Feds step in as number of states reporting drone sightings grows

The federal government is deploying new resources to address the mysterious wave of drone encounters along the East Coast. Police say two men were arrested for flying a drone dangerously close to ...
NBC News - 1d
Drone Sightings Reported in New Jersey and New York: What We Know

Reports of flying objects continue to occur throughout the region. State and local officials say they do not pose a threat but have provided few answers.
The New York Times - 1d
Mystery continues to surround reported drone sightings

There is continued concern and confusion over reports of drone sightings in New Jersey. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said there is no known foreign involvement. Shanelle Kaul ...
CBS News - 1d
Frustrations and confusion grow as more residents in New Jersey report drone sightings

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Confusion and frustration over drone sightings along the East Coast are reaching a boiling point, as reports of the mysterious flying objects continue to pour in.
NBC News - 2d
New Jersey, New York residents report frequent drone sightings

Millions of Americans are keeping their eyes on the skies and trying to unwrap a mystery. Ever since Thanksgiving, there have been thousands of drone sightings reported, mostly in the skies over ...
CBS News - 3d
Evening Report — Washington presses for answers on drone sightings

💵 Plus: Corporate execs cozy up to Trump {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Dec. 13 @xGabbyNu/TMX via AP East Coast on edge over drone sightings LAWMAKERS ARE DEMANDING ANSWERS about the cluster of ...
The Hill - 3d