Many New Jersey 'drone' sightings are lawfully operated manned aircraft, White House says

White House and FBI now say New Jersey’s mysterious drones may be ‘lawful manned aircraft’ — but some local officials remain unconvinced

The White House and FBI say New Jersey’s string of mystery drones might actually be manned aircraft and “inaccurate sightings.”

White House, FBI downplay drone sightings amid growing concern from N.J., Pa. officials

Most of the suspected drone sightings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York appear to be manned aircraft being operated legally, according to the White House, FBI and Department of Homeland Security. Some elected officials, Including U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, have doubts about the origin of the aircraft and the threats they may pose.

FBI, DHS say ‘no evidence’ New Jersey drones pose threat

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The FBI and Department of Homeland Security responded to reports about drone sightings over the New Jersey area in the past several weeks, a phenomena that has raised alarm among local elected officials.  In a statement issued Thursday evening, the FBI and DHS said the agencies “have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign …

NJ Drone Mystery Update: Feds, White House Downplay Sightings

NJ Drone Mystery Update: Feds, White House Downplay Sightings - Across New Jersey, NJ - Federal authorities say many of the reported drones are actually manned aircraft, and that they have not been able to corroborate reports.

Drones seen in New Jersey: White House says no proof that sightings pose national security threat

The White House on Friday (Dec 13) said that the United States (US) administration had no evidence that the recent drone sightings in the US state of New Jersey posed a national security or a public safety threat. Addressing a press conference, National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said, "We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat or have a foreign nexus."

White House says New Jersey drones not from foreign country as lawmakers demand answers

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said the drones reported over New Jersey appear to be manned aircrafts flying legally.