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Dec 20, 2024, 11:29 AM
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FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey, New York adds flight restrictions
The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the FAA said in a Notice to Airmen.Dec 20, 2024, 11:29 AM
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Dec 17, 2024, 7:15 PM
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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.Dec 17, 2024, 7:15 PM
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Dec 17, 2024, 2:18 PM
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Mystery drones in New Jersey, New York: A timeline of what officials have said
The drones were first spotted in mid-November, according to witness accounts.Dec 17, 2024, 2:18 PM
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Dec 17, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Drone updates: No national security risk found after 5,000 tips, FBI and other federal agencies say
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.Dec 17, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Dec 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
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High-tech radar used in Ukraine-Russia 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.Dec 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
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Dec 16, 2024, 6:07 PM
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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.Dec 16, 2024, 6:07 PM
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Dec 13, 2024, 8:23 AM
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New Jersey drone mystery: What to know and what can be done
Citizens and lawmakers are demanding government answers regarding drone sightings over New Jersey in recent weeks. Here's what to know.Dec 13, 2024, 8:23 AM
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Dec 15, 2024, 7:24 PM
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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.Dec 15, 2024, 7:24 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 3:46 PM
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Feds are urged to deploy high-tech drone hunters to solve mystery behind sightings
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.Dec 15, 2024, 3:46 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 12:07 PM
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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.Dec 15, 2024, 12:07 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 12:35 AM
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Drones pose 'considerable danger,' will push for new legislation: NJ official
The spate of drone sightings that has bedeviled authorities and sparked alarm among residents.Dec 15, 2024, 12:35 AM
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Dec 14, 2024, 3:50 PM
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Drone sighting temporarily shuts down runways at New York airport
A frustrated Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for federal assistance after the latest drone sighting hampered air travel Friday night.Dec 14, 2024, 3:50 PM
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Dec 13, 2024, 6:04 PM
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'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.Dec 13, 2024, 6:04 PM
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Dec 11, 2024, 7:38 PM
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Pentagon shoots down Iran 'mothership' claim amid New Jersey 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.Dec 11, 2024, 7:38 PM
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Dec 12, 2024, 4:22 PM
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White House unable to verify some drone sightings amid 'urgent concern' over mystery 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.Dec 12, 2024, 4:22 PM
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Dec 9, 2024, 5:41 PM
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New Jersey mayors pen letter demanding action on mysterious drone sightings
In a letter sent to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, the mayors of 21 towns are demanding action on the mysterious drones spotted flying overhead in recent weeks.Dec 9, 2024, 5:41 PM
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Dec 10, 2024, 1:31 PM
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New Jersey state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over mysterious drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New York and Jersey.Dec 10, 2024, 1:31 PM
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Jul 6, 2023, 4:23 PM
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Dramatic video released of Russian fighter jets 'harassing' US drones over Syria
The U.S. military released dramatic video of Russian fighter jets "harassing" three American military drones in eastern Syria, officials saidJul 6, 2023, 4:23 PM
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Jan 14, 2020, 5:08 AM
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'Mystery drone' faithful undeterred by lack of evidence
The Colorado Department of Public Safety says it is scaling back its investigation into reports of unexplained drone sightings.Jan 14, 2020, 5:08 AM
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Jan 10, 2020, 12:00 AM
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Mystery drone investigation intensifies after close encounter with medical helicopter
The string of mysterious drone sightings in Colorado continues as an emergency helicopter reports it was almost hit by one.Jan 10, 2020, 12:00 AM
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Jan 10, 2020, 12:42 AM
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Conspiracy theories abound despite officials' denial of drone invasion
So far, a search has uncovered zero evidence of suspicious activity.Jan 10, 2020, 12:42 AM
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Jan 8, 2020, 9:58 PM
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High-tech plane joins search for mysterious drones in Colorado
The plane, intended for use in wildfires, carries sophisticated cameras.Jan 8, 2020, 9:58 PM
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Jan 6, 2020, 3:57 PM
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New drone task force investigating mysterious sightings across Colorado, Nebraska
Drone sightings in Colorado and Nebraska have so far been unexplained.Jan 6, 2020, 3:57 PM
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Jan 1, 2020, 3:53 PM
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Mystery drones flying over northeastern Colorado
The first sighting was on Dec. 17.Jan 1, 2020, 3:53 PM
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Dec 6, 2019, 3:26 AM
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Texas police use drone to nab burglary suspect
It used to be that police departments needed to have a helicopter to locate fleeing suspects from the air -- but drone technology is changing that.Dec 6, 2019, 3:26 AM
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Oct 1, 2019, 7:12 PM
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FAA awards UPS certification to start package delivery via drones
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration gave the green light for UPS to start delivering packages via drones.Oct 1, 2019, 7:12 PM
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Jan 22, 2019, 10:21 PM
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'Missed the drone by about 30 feet': Operations resume at Newark Airport after drone activity, FAA says
Two reports of a drone seen flying about 3,500 feet above Teterboro Airport in Bergen County, New Jersey, caused a ground stop at Newark Airport, according to the FAA.Jan 22, 2019, 10:21 PM
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Jan 10, 2019, 7:11 PM
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Drone captures California man surfing with dolphins
Alden Blair told ABC station KABC-TV that the moment was like his late grandmother talking to him on her birthday.Jan 10, 2019, 7:11 PM
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Aug 17, 2018, 5:14 PM
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Federal officials reiterate drone threat in intel bulletin
Federal officials this week warned police around the country that drones are posing an ever-growing threat to safety and security.Aug 17, 2018, 5:14 PM
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Aug 8, 2017, 11:27 AM
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New guidelines allow US military to destroy and track drones
The Defense Department has issued new guidance to its combatant commands, services and military installations about how to handle drones.Aug 8, 2017, 11:27 AM
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Jun 17, 2017, 5:46 PM
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Drone finds lost hikers and dog in Colorado
The three were uninjured but "very excited to see rescuers."Jun 17, 2017, 5:46 PM
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Aug 10, 2016, 11:34 AM
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Drone Racing Takes Flight With Olympic-Size Ambitions
Organizers and pilots are working to make it the next great international sport.Aug 10, 2016, 11:34 AM
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Jul 6, 2016, 4:30 AM
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For Families of Drone Strike Victims, Government Statistics Likely to Provide Little Solace
Muhammed al-Qawli says a U.S. drone strike killed his brother and his cousin.Jul 6, 2016, 4:30 AM
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Jul 1, 2016, 2:55 PM
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White House Counts 64 to 116 Civilians Killed by Airstrikes Outside War Zones
The Obama Administration has announced its estimate of civilians killed by drones in Pakistan, Yemen and Africa.Jul 1, 2016, 2:55 PM
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Jun 21, 2016, 2:49 PM
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FAA Releases Rules for Commercial Drone Pilots
They cannot deliver packages yet.Jun 21, 2016, 2:49 PM
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Apr 22, 2016, 1:55 PM
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British Airways Flight May Have Been Hit by Plastic Bag: Official
We shouldn't "overreact" to reports of a drone strike, Robert Goodwill said.Apr 22, 2016, 1:55 PM
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Apr 17, 2016, 3:57 PM
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British Airways Plane Struck by Suspected Drone Before Safe Landing at Heathrow
The plane was headed towards Heathrow at the time.Apr 17, 2016, 3:57 PM
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