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Is it true: New Jersey Drone Sightings 2024?

Unsubstantiated65% confidence

There's no solid evidence for it.

DHS and FBI investigations found most NJ sightings explained by lawful commercial drones, manned aircraft, and misidentified stars and planets. No evidence of foreign-adversary surveillance or undisclosed US military operations was produced. The sighting wave was real; the specific conspiratorial explanations are unsubstantiated. Coordination gaps between federal agencies were genuine and noted by officials.

The claim

In November–December 2024, a wave of unidentified drone sightings over New Jersey and surrounding states generated significant media and political attention. NJ Governor Phil Murphy, FBI, FAA, and DHS

Key evidence

Hundreds of sighting reports from credible civilian and official observers

DHS and FBI investigation found no evidence of foreign-adversary activity

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