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Federal Authorities Address Drone Sightings Over East Coast, Reassuring Public Safety

Over 5,000 drone sightings reported in NYC and NJ; officials confirm no threat, urging public transparency amid speculation and concern.

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Updated: Dec 18th, 2024, 6:09 AM ET

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More than 5,000 drone sightings reported across the East Coast, raising public alarm. President Biden reassures citizens indicating no danger. DHS, FBI, and FAA confirm these are mostly authorized drone activities and not a national safety threat. While some civilian misidentification occurred, trained observers have recorded legitimate UAS sightings. An investigation is ongoing, as demands for transparency and stronger monitoring legislation emerge. Lawmakers show heightened concern and speculate on various factors behind the sightings, amid a backdrop of growing anxiety surrounding unexplained drone activity.

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