Authorities have been unable to provide a final answer, saying only that the objects are not believed to pose a threat to public or national security.

Dozens of drone sightings have been reported over New Jersey since November 18, according to local authorities.

The drones were initially spotted near the Raritan River — a waterway that feeds into Round Valley Reservoir, the largest in New Jersey.

Some of the flights were seen near Picatinny Arsenal — a sensitive military research facility — as well as near President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Connecticut police have also confirmed that “suspicious drone activity” has occurred in various parts of the state. A drone detection system has been deployed around the towns of Groton and New London.

FBI investigating possible drones seen over Trump golf course
In Maryland, former Republican Governor Larry Hogan claimed to have seen what appeared to be “dozens” of drones over his Davidsonville residence, about 25 miles (40 km) from Washington, DC.

“Like many who have observed these drones, I do not know whether this increased activity in our skies is a threat to public safety or national security,” he wrote in X. “But the public is becoming increasingly concerned and frustrated with the complete lack of transparency and the dismissive attitude of the federal government.”

And in Boston, Massachusetts, two people were arrested on Saturday, December 14, after what police called a “dangerous drone operation” near the airspace of Logan Airport on Long Island.

In late November, the United States Air Force also confirmed that unidentified drones had been spotted over three US air bases in the UK: RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk.

Defense sources in the UK told the BBC that suspicion had fallen on a “state actor” responsible for the incursions.

Drones were also reported near the US military air base Ramstein in Germany earlier this month. December.

If the objects are confirmed to be drones — which is unconfirmed at this point — it is unclear who could be operating them.

The Pentagon and the White House have both insisted that there is no foreign origin for the objects.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has also imposed temporary flight restrictions that ban drone flights over Bedminster and Picatinny.

The FAA warned that drone operators who conduct dangerous operations will face fines of up to $75,000 and have their drone pilot certificates revoked.

Could drones be banned?

Some lawmakers have suggested that the drones should be shot down and analyzed to determine their origin and purpose.

Among them is President-elect Donald Trump, who took to his social media platform “Truth” to suggest that the drones could not be flying without the government’s knowledge. “Let the public know now, otherwise, overthrow them,” he wrote.