This is the outcome of multiple potential drone sightings in recent weeks, not the narrative of “War of the Worlds.” Over residential areas, restricted areas, and vital infrastructure, the flying objects have been observed.
Although officials have advised calm and stressed that there is no evidence that the sightings pose a security danger, the sightings have put tremendous pressure on federal agencies to release more information about the aircraft.
White House National Security spokeswoman John Kirby told reporters Monday that the Biden administration has not seen “anything anomalous or any national security or public safety risks over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the Northeast.”
“We estimate that the sightings to date consist of a mix of legal business drones and recreational drones.