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December 21, 2024 at 4:40 AM

FAA expands temporary drone ban to include parts of New York

The supermodel was vacationing in Thailand when a tsunami struck in 2004, killing nearly 230,000 people. Nemcova tells ABC News' Diane Sawyer about how the kindness of strangers helped her survive.
December 21, 2024 at 4:40 AM
VIDEO: FAA expands temporary drone ban to include parts of New York
December 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Dozens of New York cities now face temporary drone bans

The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the FAA said in a Notice to Airmen.
December 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM
This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM

FAA imposes drone bans over parts of NJ, NY

After weeks of reported sightings, the FAA is taking the unprecedented move of shutting down airspace to drones over parts of New Jersey and New York due to “special security concerns.”
December 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
VIDEO: FAA imposes drone bans over parts of NJ, NY
December 20, 2024 at 3:52 AM

Alleged 'drone' sightings confounding officials, residents

ABC News' Jay O'Brien traveled to Mine Hill, New Jersey, where many alleged "drones" have been spotted to talk to residents about the sightings. Experts explain how not everything is as it seems.
December 20, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Alleged 'drone' sightings confounding officials, residents
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Drone sightings ‘hysteria' due to White House: GOP congressman

Iowa Republican Rep. Zach Nunn serves as a colonel in the Air Force Reserves and has more than 20 years of experience in Air Force intelligence.
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM
VIDEO: Drone sightings ‘hysteria' due to White House: GOP congressman
December 18, 2024 at 5:45 PM

House intel members briefed on mysterious drone sightings

Members of the House intelligence committee met for a three-hour classified briefing with top security officials from the FBI, CIA and other agencies over the sightings.
December 18, 2024 at 5:45 PM
VIDEO: House intel members briefed on mysterious drone sightings
December 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM

More drone sightings reported as far west as Utah

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on what intelligence officials are saying about the mysterious sightings.
December 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: More drone sightings reported as far west as Utah
December 18, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Lawmakers get classified briefing amid Northeast drone concerns

Energy agencies also pushed back against reports linking drone sightings to a small amount of medical-grade radioactive material that was temporarily lost in transit.
December 18, 2024 at 1:01 AM
VIDEO: Lawmakers get classified briefing amid Northeast drone concerns
December 18, 2024 at 12:43 AM

House Intelligence Committee holds classified briefing on drone sightings

ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports from the Capitol as lawmakers hold a classified briefing on the mystery drone sightings being reported throughout the U.S.
December 18, 2024 at 12:43 AM
VIDEO: House Intelligence Committee holds classified briefing on drone sightings
December 18, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Some 'drone' videos appear to show piloted aircraft

ABC News has reviewed several videos of these supposed sightings and found that many of them seemed to capture piloted aircraft.
December 18, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Some 'drone' videos appear to show piloted aircraft
December 18, 2024 at 12:15 AM

Fact-check: Drones were not tracking missing radioactive material in New Jersey

The link between "drone" sightings and radioactive material stemmed from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's alert about "lost" medical equipment this month.
December 18, 2024 at 12:15 AM
This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 17, 2024 at 11:50 PM

What officials have said about drones over the East Coast

The drones were first spotted in mid-November, according to witness accounts.
December 17, 2024 at 11:50 PM
This image taken from video shows what appears to be drones flying over Randolph, New Jersey, on Dec. 4, 2024.
December 17, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Drone updates: No national security risk found after 5,000 FBI tips

The FBI has received more than 5,000 tips in the last few weeks about drone sightings in New Jersey and other states, said the joint statement.
December 17, 2024 at 11:40 PM
This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 17, 2024 at 10:04 PM

High-tech radar used in war to be deployed to crack Northeast drone mystery

Drone hunting technology being used on the battlefield in Ukraine could soon be deployed to crack the mystery behind drone sighting the Northeast.
December 17, 2024 at 10:04 PM
This photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, N.J., Dec. 5, 2024.
December 17, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Federal government ‘not being honest’ about drones : Former F-18 Navy pilot

Ryan Graves spent more than a decade in the service and testified before Congress about unidentified aerial projectiles in 2023.
December 17, 2024 at 9:37 PM
VIDEO: Federal government ‘not being honest’ about drones : Former F-18 Navy pilot
December 17, 2024 at 9:11 PM

How 360-degree radar could help identify the mysterious drones

Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke in support of Robin Radar Systems after multiple drone sightings on the East Coast.
December 17, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke in support of Robin Radar Systems after multiple drone sightings on the East Coast.
December 17, 2024 at 6:03 PM

FBI, Homeland Security to deploy technology to solve drone mystery

Federal agencies are ramping up efforts to investigate reports of mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast.
December 17, 2024 at 6:03 PM
VIDEO: FBI, Homeland Security to deploy technology to solve drone mystery
December 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM

White House responds to Trump’s claims on drone sightings

White House spokesman John Kirby responds to President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion the administration knows more than it’s telling the public.
December 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: White House responds to Trump’s claims on drone sightings
December 17, 2024 at 3:53 AM

What officials have said about drones over East Coast

Drones have been spotted over parts of the East Coast since mid-November.
December 17, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Drones have been spotted over parts of the East Coast since mid-November.
December 17, 2024 at 1:51 AM

Federal officials deploy drone detection technology to New York, New Jersey

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security want to ensure the drones alleged to be flying over the region aren't harmful, a source said. The move follows a slew of sightings in recent weeks.
December 17, 2024 at 1:51 AM
VIDEO: Federal officials deploy drone detection technology to New York, New Jersey
December 17, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Drone updates: Authorities warn people about taking matters into their own hands

East Coast residents and lawmakers are again demanding answers after another slew of drone sightings in the region, with the origins of the alleged craft still unclear.
December 17, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Multiple suspected drones are seen over Bernardsville, New Jersey, on Dec. 5, 2024.
December 16, 2024 at 11:16 PM

NJ mayor ‘looking for answers’ to purported drone sightings

Mayor Michael Melham of Belleville, New Jersey, says “we still have objects that are just flying over our homes.”
December 16, 2024 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: NJ mayor ‘looking for answers’ to purported drone sightings
December 16, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey

NJ Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) joins ABC News Live to discuss the latest on drone sightings in the state.
December 16, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey
December 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drones

President-elect Donald Trump said “the government knows what is happening” regarding drone sightings on the East Coast.
December 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM
President-elect Donald Trump said “the government knows what is happening” regarding drone sightings on the East Coast.
December 16, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Drone vs. plane sightings are ‘easy’ to verify: Ex-Air Force pilot

Retired Air Force pilot Jeffrey Needles discusses the mysterious drone sightings being reported across the U.S.
December 16, 2024 at 6:48 PM
VIDEO: Drone vs. plane sightings are ‘easy’ to verify: Ex-Air Force pilot
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 PM

Drone mystery deepens as lawmakers demand answers

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office posted a heat map of reported sightings and called on the federal government to make “de-drone” equipment available at the state level.
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 PM
VIDEO: Drone mystery deepens as lawmakers demand answers
December 16, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Mayor talks drone sightings in New Jersey town

Washington Township Mayor Matthew Murello discusses the reported increase in drone sightings in the Northeast.
December 16, 2024 at 5:44 PM
VIDEO: Mayor talks drone sightings in New Jersey town
December 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Drone sightings leave people ‘stressed and upset’: NJ mayor

Mayor Sam Morris of Mine Hill, New Jersey, wants to know what resources the federal government is using to monitor drone activity.
December 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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December 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Drones over New Jersey: Here's the latest information, and what officials are saying

Citizens and lawmakers are demanding government answers regarding drone sightings over New Jersey in recent weeks. Here's what to know.
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
This image taken from video provided by MartyA45_, shows what appears to be several drones flying over Randolph, N.J., on Dec. 4, 2024.
December 16, 2024 at 12:26 PM

2 men arrested for 'hazardous drone operation' near Boston airport

Two men were arrested Saturday after allegedly flying a drone “dangerously close” to the Boston airport, police said.
December 16, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Logan International Airport is bordered by Boston Harbor, as shown on July 29, 2020.
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 AM

‘We know of no foreign involvement’: Alejandro Mayorkas on drone sightings

George Stephanopoulos interviews Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on “This Week.”
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 AM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 AM

Drone sightings over New Jersey and New York trace back to mid-November

Retired Air Force pilot Jeffrey Needles joins ABC News Live to discuss the mysterious drone sightings being reported throughout the U.S.
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 AM
VIDEO: Drone sightings over New Jersey and New York trace back to mid-November
December 16, 2024 at 2:55 AM

Drone sightings prompt urgent call for feds to help solve mystery

Top New York political leaders are urging the federal government to deploy high-tech drone hunters to crack the mystery of who is behind numerous sightings.
December 16, 2024 at 2:55 AM
This photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, N.J., Dec. 5, 2024.
December 16, 2024 at 2:05 AM

US deploys 'additional resources' on drone sightings

Federal authorities are deploying additional resources and processing about 5,000 drone-related tips across the Northeast. The FBI and DHS said there's "no evidence” of a threat from the drones.
December 16, 2024 at 2:05 AM
VIDEO: US deploys 'additional resources' on drone sightings
December 16, 2024 at 12:47 AM

Drone supplier CEO says mysterious drones use FAA lighting

CEO of Red Cat Holdings Jeffrey Thompson joins ABC News Live to discuss drone sightings across several states.
December 16, 2024 at 12:47 AM
VIDEO: Drone supplier CEO says mysterious drones use FAA lighting
December 16, 2024 at 12:43 AM

Federal response to drone sightings sparks bipartisan backlash

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on drone sightings in the Northeast.
December 16, 2024 at 12:43 AM
VIDEO: Federal response to drone sightings sparks bipartisan backlash
December 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Mayorkas says federal authorities are addressing New Jersey drone sightings

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the drone sightings that have prompted concern in New Jersey.
December 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM
This photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, N.J., Dec. 5, 2024.
December 15, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Calls for action over drone sightings in the Northeast

“This has gone too far,” New York’s governor said after sightings forced a temporary shutdown at an international airport.
December 15, 2024 at 2:52 PM
VIDEO: Calls for action over drone sightings in the Northeast
December 15, 2024 at 5:35 AM

What a New Jersey senator found when he went on 'drone patrol'

The spate of drone sightings that has bedeviled authorities and sparked alarm among residents.
December 15, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Monmouth County, New Jersey, Sheriff Shaun Golden speaks at a Dec. 14, 2024, news conference about drone sightings in New Jersey. (WABC)
December 15, 2024 at 4:25 AM

Growing concern over mysterious drone sightings

Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the defense program at think tank "Center for a New American Security," joins to discuss the growing concern over mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and New York.
December 15, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Growing concern over mysterious drone sightings
December 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM

Drone sighting temporarily shuts down runways at airport

A frustrated Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for federal assistance after the latest drone sighting hampered air travel Friday night.
December 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM
This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J., on Dec. 5, 2024.
December 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Mysterious drone sightings in Northeast continue

Lawmakers are demanding answers over drone sightings.
December 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM
VIDEO: Mysterious drone sightings in Northeast continue
December 14, 2024 at 3:54 PM

New Jersey mayor demands answers for drone sightings 

Mayor Matthew Murello of Washington Township in New Jersey is expressing his concerns over drone sightings.
December 14, 2024 at 3:54 PM
VIDEO: New Jersey mayor demands answers for drone sightings
December 14, 2024 at 1:03 AM

Gov. Phil Murphy directly asks Biden for assistance in addressing drones

Increasing frustration and concern grows as more Northeastern states report swarms of menacing aircraft in the skies being seen. 
December 14, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Gov. Phil Murphy directly ask Biden for assistance in addressing drones
December 13, 2024 at 11:04 PM

'Multiple' drones entered airspace at New Jersey naval station: Official

There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.
December 13, 2024 at 11:04 PM
A view of the Naval Weapons Station Earle sign located at the main side gate.
December 13, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Pentagon shoots down Iran 'mothership' claim amid drone mystery

Since mid-November, large drones of uncertain origin have been repeatedly spotted in the sky at night over central and northern New Jersey.
December 13, 2024 at 11:01 PM
In this screen grab from a video, a drone is shown near Bedminster, New Jersey, on Dec. 3, 2024.
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM

White House downplays some drone sightings amid 'urgent concern' over activity

The drones "operate in a coordinated manner" and have not been identified as hobbyist drones or ones related to the Department of Homeland Security, one official said.
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM
In this screen grab from a video that was taken on Nov. 30, 2024, in Mendham Township, New Jersey, the person taking the video believes it shows several drones in the sky, although ABC News cannot confirm exactly what this video shows.
December 13, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Retired Air Force pilot says drone sightings are 'reaching a fever pitch'

Retired U.S. Air Force pilot Jeffrey Needles discusses the mysterious drone sightings happening throughout the U.S. and the potential possibilities of what the UAVs may be.
December 13, 2024 at 10:18 PM
VIDEO: Retired Air Force pilot says drone sightings are 'reaching a fever pitch'
December 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM

'Numerous' residents telling NJ mayor about drone sightings

Washington Township Mayor Matthew Murello says the New Jersey State Police have been trying to track the drones after receiving hundreds of tips from the public.
December 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM
VIDEO: 'Numerous' residents telling NJ mayor about drone sightings
December 13, 2024 at 6:24 PM

'Multiple' drones spotted near military locations: Official

ABC News' Jay O'Brien and Luis Martinez discuss the latest sightings which the White House have downplayed as "lawfully operated manned aircraft."
December 13, 2024 at 6:24 PM
VIDEO: 'Multiple' drones spotted near military locations: Official