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FAA Bans Drones Over 22 New Jersey Areas, Warns of 'Deadly Force' Until January 2025

Dec 19, 2024, 05:26 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned drone flights over 22 areas in New Jersey, effective until January 17, 2025, citing "special security reasons." The restrictions focus on critical infrastructure locations, including power stations and military installations, across the state. The FAA warns that violators could face criminal charges and even "deadly force" if drones pose an imminent security threat. The move follows weeks of reported drone sightings and concerns over unexplained bright lights filling the night skies in New Jersey communities. Exceptions to the ban require special permission from the government.