Unidentified Drones Spotted in New Jersey: A Tech Mystery

For over a week, New Jersey residents have spotted unidentified aircraft in the northern part of the state, including Morris County and near Newark. The FBI's Newark office, along with Morris County officials, recently issued a statement asking the public to share any information they might have on these mysterious drones. NJ Governor Phil Murphy said his office is actively monitoring the situation. The drones were captured on camera by residents in multiple boroughs in the state, mostly at night. Following the reports, the FAA has banned drones from flying over President-elect Donald Trump's New Jersey golf course.

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Public Reaction and Speculation

This drone mystery has taken over the New Jersey subreddit and is spawning a bunch of citizen investigations. It even has the attention of UFO enthusiasts. Some are speculating that the aircraft could be foreign spy drones like the Chinese spy balloon last year, or US military tests, or surveillance drones from the local authorities. Even the FBI is being targeted as a potential culprit.

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By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.