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Mark Moore

FAA Bans Most Drones In Parts Of New Jersey For A Month, Citing 'Special Security Reasons'

The FAA has imposed a ban on unmanned aircraft flying over more than 22 cities in New Jersey. (Credit: AFP)

The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed a temporary ban on flights of unmanned aircraft over nearly two dozen New Jersey cities unless operators are given permission for "special security reasons," according to reports.

The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the FAA order said, ABC News reported. The prohibition will run until Jan. 17, 2025.

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