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NBC News has been tracking reports of possible drone sightings, mostly in New Jersey, since at least Dec. 3. MartyA45_ / TMX via APThe drones were first spotted in North Jersey, but now appear to be popping up throughout the state. NBC News has also tracked possible drone sightings in New York, Maryland and Florida. Several New Jersey officials have said the drone sightings occur up to 180 times per night. But lawmakers and local officials have expressed frustration with the information from federal officials, demanding answers in a timely manner.
Persons: Baltimore, , Jeff Van Drew, Phil Murphy, Trisha Bushey, ” Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, Larry Hogan, , ” Hogan, Murphy, Joe Biden, Sens, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, ” Biden, Pramod, ” Abichandani Organizations: NBC News, NBC, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, New Jersey State Police, Pentagon, Secret Service, , New, DHS, New Jersey Gov, Several New, AP, Federal Aviation Administration, Former Maryland Gov, FAA, Aircraft, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Mobility Locations: New Jersey, Jersey, Randolph, N.J, North Jersey, New York , Maryland, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Iranian, East, U.S, New York, Several, Several New Jersey, Lebanon Township
However, experts warn, that doesn’t mean residents should take matters into their own hands: Shooting drones is illegal and could end in serious injury. Officials say the drones flying over New Jersey in the past few weeks appear to be commercial-grade, not recreational. “A private citizen shooting at any aircraft — including unmanned aircraft — poses a significant safety hazard. Abichandani said shooting drones could also set off fires. “If you shoot at it, assuming you target it correctly and you actually hit the drone, the drone is going to fall somewhere.
Persons: , , Pramod Abichandani, it’s, Brian Glenn, John Kirby, Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, Chris Smith, Jeff Van Drew, ” Blumenthal, Abichandani, ” Abichandani Organizations: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Mobility, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft, White, New, New Jersey Republican, NBC, FAA, Pentagon, FBI, Department of Homeland Security Locations: New Jersey, Bernardsville, N.J
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