New Jersey Drone Mystery Sparks FBI Probe, Resident Hysteria

An Iranian mothership? Alien activity? Overly-dedicated hobbyists?

These are just a few of the theories being floated about the witness sightings of large, mysterious drones flying over New Jersey in recent weeks, spooking residents and prompting state lawmakers to demand answers from Washington about where the drones are coming from and if they pose any harm. 

The Newark office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, state police and New Jersey office of Homeland Security and Preparedness have said witnesses over the past several weeks have described seeing “a cluster of what look to be drones and a possible fixed wing aircraft.” Local authorities are calling on the public to report any information they might have. 

The drones have been spotted hovering above critical infrastructure such as water reservoirs, electric transmission lines, rail stations, police departments and military installations, Florham Park Chief of Police, Joseph Orlando, said in a Facebook post. Sightings have been occurring nightly, beginning just after sunset and lasting into the early hours of the morning, he added.