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United States, 19th December, 2024: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued temporary flying restrictions (TFRs) for drone operations in parts of New Jersey. These restrictions are a preventative measure to address increased drone activity near critical infrastructure sites while also ensuring public safety.
Areas Affected
New Jersey has announced temporary drone limitations in 22 communities that will be in force from December 18, 2024 until January 17, 2025.
These limits apply in a variety of areas, including large cities like Camden, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Paterson, Newark, Hoboken, Trenton, and Atlantic City.
Cedar Grove, Bridgewater, North Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Harrison (Hudson County), Bayonne, Clifton, Kearny, Burlington, Evesham, Gloucester City, Westampton, Winslow, and Hancocks Bridge in Salem County are also among the cities affected. The bans are intended to control airspace and ensure public safety in these locations for the designated time period.
New York: The Farragut Substation in Brooklyn and the E 13th Street Substation in Manhattan are two important sites in New York that are subject to temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). Between December 20, 2024, and January 19, 2025, these TFRs will be in force.
To maintain safety, the airspace surrounding these substations will be restricted during this time. These temporary limitations also affect a number of other substations and facilities throughout New York, including the EF Barrett Substation in Oceanside, the Goethals Substation on Staten Island, and others in the Bronx, Melville, and Calverton. During the specified time, these regions will be subject to regulated airspace management.
The FBI has received more than 5,000 tips about drone sightings in New Jersey and other states in recent weeks, according to a joint statement issued Monday by the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated:
“This action is purely precautionary; there is no threat to the sites. While we have not detected any public safety or national security threats, we will continue to aggressively monitor the situation. Public safety is my top priority and I will stop at nothing to keep my constituents safe.”
Penalties: Violations of these TFRs may result in severe penalties, including fines and equipment seizure.
Drone operators must be aware of and adhere to designated no-fly zones to avoid legal implications.
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