Top 10 New Jersey Drone Swarm Concerns

There have been thousands of unexplained sightings of military-style drone fleets across New Jersey. Some politicians have called for a "state of emergency" until the situation is fully understood.

On Capitol Hill today, government officials had no explanation, which is predictable given a country without a serving President or Vice President.

1. Regular Occurrences: Drones have been spotted nearly every night since mid-November, with sightings reported in at least 12 counties across New Jersey, suggesting a coordinated and consistent operation.

2. Proximity to Sensitive Areas: These drones have been observed near critical infrastructure such as military installations, including Picatinny Arsenal and Trump National Golf Club, water reservoirs, electric transmission lines, rail stations, and police departments, raising security concerns.

3. Size and Appearance: Some of these drones are described as being unusually large, with reports of drones the size of cars or small planes, differing significantly from typical consumer drones.

4. Flight Patterns: The drones have been seen flying in formations, sometimes termed as swarms, and have been observed changing flight paths, turning off lights, and varying their altitudes once they reach land, indicating complex operational capabilities.

5. Interference with Operations: There have been incidents where drone activity has interfered with emergency services, such as blocking a medical helicopter from landing, highlighting potential safety hazards.

6. Lack of Identification: Despite numerous sightings, there's been no clear identification of who is operating these drones, with the FBI publicly stating they do not know who is behind the drone activity, which adds to the mystery and concern.

7. FAA Restrictions: The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed No Fly Zones over certain areas in response to these sightings, indicating the seriousness of the situation from a regulatory standpoint.

8. Public Concern and Official Response: The situation has led to calls for a state of emergency and for more transparency from federal authorities, reflecting significant public and official concern over the drone activity.

9. Potential for Espionage or Surveillance: Given the proximity to sensitive areas and the sophisticated nature of the drones, there's speculation about the possibility of espionage or surveillance activities, although no concrete evidence has been presented.

10. Investigation Challenges: The FBI's investigation has been described as ongoing but with limited progress, with more than 3,000 sightings reported to their tip line, yet without identifying culprits or motives, which underscores the complexity and difficulty in addressing this issue.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) stated that government whistleblowers have told him that Iran is responsible, having positioned a "Drone Mothership" off the coast of New Jersey. DOD officials have denied the claim.

That said, China has sold Iran drone technology. And, given our own government's irrational drone regulations, China is now the world leader in this critical military capability.

Americans deserve better.