Mysterious New Jersey drone sightings prompt call for 'state of emergency'
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#2Martians!
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#3Why are they not being shot down at the very least?
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#4Bit concerning that no government agencies have figured out what’s going on, but hardly seems like there is a reason for a limited state of emergency given there is no known threat at all.
My guess is a US company is gathering data and hasn’t admitted to do so without some type of licensing/etc
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#5Seems like an opportunity for a training exercise. Have the FAA put a TFR in place and let the national guard interdict, ECW and such. Take control, land it in the x-ray scanner, check for explosives then take it apart and get telemetry data. The US taught Ukraine how to do this with great success. If no joy on ECW, disassemble them in the sky.
If the drones were legit they would be broadcasting their ID as would the controllers and they would be within visible range unless they have the approved part 107 on file or part 107 waiver and approval for long range drone usage.
If these are not really drones and it is just mass hysteria the national guard would rule that out rather fast. As a bonus there is no added cost to the tax payer aside from the small fuel expense to route around the TFR which pilots are accustom to. This is just swapping out one training exercise with another.
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#6Why are they not being shot down at the very least?
I don’t think anyone has the tools to go to an area after a spotting and capture/destroy them quick enough.
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#7Why are they not being shot down at the very least?
Shooting large, apparently car-sized, stuff down over populated areas isn't a good idea.
As an aside, I presume at this point, the military and FBI are stationing their SIGINT aircraft over the area and probably have a good idea what's going on but aren't saying publicly. These things are emitting electromagnetic energy in more ways that one, eg. radios and electric motor RF signatures.
RIP the SkyCircles accounts on Twitter.
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#9Why are they not being shot down at the very least?
The FAA looks down on people shooting at flying objects they can barely recognize, as this guy learned the hard way:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/retiree-shot-walmart-delivery-dro...
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#10A practical question, beyond the questions of whose drones these are: what are they looking for?