Map shows where mysterious drones have been spotted over New Jersey

A map shows where the FBI is helping local authorities investigate reports of mysterious drones “the size of cars” in northern New Jersey.

Unidentified unmanned aircraft have been spotted hovering overhead in Morris and Somerset counties, home to Donald Trump’s Bedminster Golf Course and the Picatinny Arsenal military base in Rockaway Township.

According to NBC News anchor Hallie Jackson, there were reports of “drones the size of a small car.”

Julie Shavalier of Morris County told NBC News, “We’re all completely unnerved.” When I got up at 2 a.m. or 4 a.m. and looked out the window, they were still floating. I got up at 5:30 this morning and they were still there when the sun came up. They have returned in the same direction they came from and I expect they will return as soon as the sun sets this evening.

Another local, Mike Walsh, said: “We saw them every night except Thanksgiving. I guess they took the evening off.”

NBC correspondent Tom Winter said, “Law enforcement is concerned about this… As far as size goes, it’s not entirely clear to law enforcement at this point if they’re the size of a car, but they don’t seem to be the type to get into a car.” would fit.” Desk.”

Newsweek Trump’s team emailed for comment.

“County and local law enforcement are aware of recurring reports of drone activity in Morris and Somerset counties and recognize the public’s concern about these repeated sightings,” the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said in a joint statement with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness on Tuesday.

It added: “The appropriate district attorneys, sheriffs and emergency management offices, as well as our respective municipal police departments, are working closely with the FBI-Newark, the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to try to reassure the public.” that we will continue to monitor and investigate drone activity.”

“There remains no known threat to public safety,” it said.

Anyone with information about the sightings was asked to contact the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submitting online at Tips.fbi.gov.

Newsweek has contacted the FBI and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness via email for further comment.

Drones, officially called Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), “have become popular in recent years due to their ease of use and affordability,” the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness says in its drone threat assessment.

“This increase in drone use has had a direct impact on the security of national airspace, critical infrastructure and the public,” it says, “for the protection of vital assets, strict compliance with all regulations and requirements related to drone ownership and.” The operation should be followed.”