WATCH: Reports of laser strikes on pilots up 269% in New Jersey over last year: FAA

The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

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FAA issues temporary ban on drone flights over some areas of New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued a ban on drone flights over nearly two dozen communities across New Jersey in the wake of ongoing complaints about brightly colored — and ...
NBC News - 13m
FAA temporarily bans drones in multiple New Jersey cities

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued temporary bans on drone activity in cities across New Jersey, citing "special security reasons" for the restrictions. Temporary flight ...
The Hill - 50m
FAA bans drones over several New Jersey towns. See the list.

Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
CBS News - 2h
FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, notice threatens 'deadly force'

The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the FAA said in a Notice to Airmen.
ABC News - 3h
FBI: Pilots of aircraft misidentified as drones hit by lasers

Pilots of aircraft that have been misidentified as drones — amid an uptick of mysterious sightings in recent days — have been hit in the eyes with lasers, the FBI revealed Monday. “FBI Newark and ...
The Hill - 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 - 3d
Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?

Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...
CBS News - 6d
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why
ABC News - 6d
Details on mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey

There are far more questions than answers about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Wednesday they don't appear to be coming from ...
CBS News - 6d