Officials warn against shooting down drones as more sightings are reported

It’s been a month Since the mysterious drones were first spotted In parts of New Jersey, the US government has yet to provide specific answers about its source, even as sightings spread to other states.

States including Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and Maryland have also reported seeing large drones in the sky and there is speculation. Pointing towards Surveillance by foreign governments, unidentified flying objects, or even aircraft that are not actually drones.

Lawmakers in states including New York plan to do just that Deploy drone detection technology This may help avoid incidents such as airport closures, as happened on December 13 At Stuart Airport in New York and At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base In Ohio early on December 14th.

Meanwhile, even as President-elect Donald Trump urges the government to do so Shooting drones from the skyOfficials are warning citizens not to shoot drones with their own hands. the The Federal Aviation Administration warned Which Taking a page from Ukraine Shooting down drones can turn the aircraft into dangerous projectiles that can harm property and people.

Despite claims that the drones so far have posed no threat to safety, those who have been living with the drone sightings for weeks as the sightings began — in New Jersey — have expressed concern that there is not enough information being shared with the public.

“I think this is absolutely unacceptable,” said Rami Makari, a resident of Howell, New Jersey. “It creates more chaos, and more people are worried.” He told the New York Times.