Reports of mysterious drone sightings across several states, including New Jersey, Maryland, and New York, have sparked growing concern among residents and lawmakers. As per The Guardian, the sightings have even been reported near sensitive areas such as military installations and critical infrastructure.
However, the phenomenon remains unexplained, prompting calls for greater federal action and transparency.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan shared footage of large drones flying above his residence in Davidsonville, Maryland, just 25 miles from Washington, DC.

Hogan, who observed the activity for 45 minutes, criticised the federal response, stating, “Neither the White House, the military, the FBI, nor Homeland Security has any idea what they are, where they came from, or who is controlling them and that is unacceptable.”
Similarly, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged President Joe Biden to prioritise the investigation, citing growing frustration over the lack of answers. In a letter to the White House, Murphy wrote, “The continued reporting of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) activity has raised more questions than answers and prompted an outcropping of conspiracy theories.”
The sightings have included reports of car-sized drones flying in groups over areas such as Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey, where authorities confirmed multiple incursions.
The Pentagon and FBI have ruled out foreign involvement, stating there is no evidence to suggest the drones pose a direct threat to public safety or national security, reported the Guardian.
However, critics have slammed the federal response as inadequate. Hogan expressed frustration at the “dismissive attitude” of authorities, stating the government has the technology to trace the drones’ origins but has failed to act decisively.
The FBI, leading the investigation, has received over 3,000 public tips but has yet to determine the source of the incursions.
Officials noted that many sightings, upon analysis, appeared to involve lawfully operated manned aircraft. Still, the public and lawmakers demand more concrete answers, fearing potential vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
While some lawmakers advocate for shooting down the drones for analysis, concerns about debris in densely populated areas have stalled such actions. The Pentagon insists that base commanders have the authority to act if the drones pose a threat, but no such incidents have been reported thus far.