NEW YORK– Drones have been banned flying over several towns in New Jerseythe Federal Aviation Administration confirms to CBS News.
The FAA order covers nearly two dozen cities, including Jersey City, Harrison, Edison, Bayonne and Camden. It will be in effect until January 17.
The order states that no unmanned aircraft may operate closer than 400 feet within one nautical mile of specified airspace in each zone. Additionally, it allows the government to use “deadly force” against drones if they pose an “imminent security threat.”
“Airplane pilots who fail to follow the procedures of the national security requirements for flight operations contained in this section may be intercepted and/or detained and questioned by federal, state, or local law enforcement or other other members of the government,” the order states. partly reads.
Several areas are centered on infrastructure, such as electrical substations. Others cover areas like the Port of Kearny, New Jersey, and the airspace around military installations like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in South Jersey, or airports such as Newark-Liberty International.
Earlier this month, the police chief of Florham Park, New Jersey, told residents drone sightings have been reported over “water reservoirs, power transmission lines, train stations, police departments and military installations.”
Where are drones banned in New Jersey?
North Jersey:
- Cedar Grove
- Bridgewater
- North Brunswick
- Metuchen
- South Brunswick
- Edison
- Branchbourg
- Sewaren
- Jersey City
- Harrison, Hudson County
- Elizabeth
- Bayonne
- Clifton
- Kearny
Central Jersey:
South Jersey:
- Burlington
- Evesham
- Camden
- City of Gloucester
- Westampton
- Winslow
- Hancocks Bridge, Salem County
View the full FAA order here.
Mysterious drones over New Jersey and beyond
Drone observations have been reported all monthFirst of all Morris County, New Jersey and then finished several other East Coast states.
Federal, state and local authorities are demanding more information about where they are coming from and what steps are being taken to stop them. The FBI is leading the investigation and tells CBS News it has received thousands of tips.
While the White House says there are no known threats, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden request more federal resources.
On Wednesday, Sen. Chuck Schumer pushed to give local law enforcement more ways to track drones. blocked in the Senate.
Check back soon for the latest updates on this developing story.
Joe Brandt contributed to this report.
