December 16th 2024.
Residents of Atlanta were recently startled after spotting mysterious drones flying over the city. This adds to the growing list of sightings reported along the East Coast. While federal officials have assured the public that there is no immediate danger, the people of Atlanta are understandably worried. One resident, Britain Lockhart from Cobb County, shared his experience of seeing the drones in his neighborhood, describing them as unlike anything he had ever seen before. Lockhart also mentioned that many others in the area were also concerned and unsure of what these drones were doing.
The drones in question were reportedly about 10-15 feet wide and had flashing lights of various colors, ranging from green to red to blue. Lockhart described the lights as almost resembling a scanning light. This strange occurrence has sparked conversation and speculation among residents, with some even taking to social media to share their thoughts and theories.
The sightings are not limited to Atlanta, as similar reports have been made in states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, and Ohio. In response, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has sent additional resources, including personnel and technology, to assist with the sightings in New Jersey. Mayorkas also stated that it is crucial for Congress to provide additional authorities to address the issue of drones, as it has become a pressing matter in recent years.
According to NPR, Mayorkas acknowledged that the sightings are genuine and that the Biden administration is actively investigating the situation. He also urged Congress to act quickly in expanding the current drone-countering authorities, set forth in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, before it expires on December 20th. These authorities allow Homeland Security and the Justice Department to use advanced detection technologies to identify and track drones.
The first reported sighting of these mysterious drones was on November 18th in New Jersey, near Morris County. Since then, there have been numerous sightings every night, according to Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella also shared that the drones have been spotted hovering over important infrastructure, such as Port Liberty in New York, the Goethals Bridge, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and Fort Wadsworth, one of the oldest military installations in the United States.
On December 14th, two men were arrested after a drone was spotted flying dangerously close to Boston's Logan International Airport. Former FBI supervisory special agent Tom Adams believes that some of the recent sightings could be the result of copycats trying to gain attention, as the issue has gained national attention in recent weeks. He also noted that some reported sightings may be innocent, as drones have become increasingly popular and are often mistaken for other flying objects at night. It is clear that these mysterious drones have sparked concern and confusion among the public, and the search for answers continues.
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