The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued two flight restrictions in response to questionable drone activity near President-elect Trump's New Jersey golf club. Reports of drone sightings were first received on Nov. 18 in Morris County, located approximately two miles north of Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Somerset County.
At the request of federal security partners, the FAA implemented two temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in the area. One restriction covers airspace above Trump Bedminster near Solberg-Hunterdon County Airport, while the other bans flights over Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J., a key U.S. Army research and development hub.
The TFR over Trump Bedminster will remain in effect for the rest of the week, while the restriction over Picatinny Arsenal is set to last until Dec. 26. The FAA emphasized the importance of safely integrating drones into the National Airspace System and stated that unauthorized drone operators could face certification revocation and fines up to $75,000 for endangering aircraft or individuals.
Law enforcement has been investigating the continued drone activity in Central Jersey, with sightings reported in Mendham and Parsippany. A Parsippany resident reported seeing multiple drones overhead on Sunday night, prompting local authorities to urge the public to provide clear photographs of the drones for investigation.
Meanwhile, the FBI's Newark field office and the New Jersey State Police are conducting inquiries into the drone sightings. Similar incidents have been reported over British-American joint bases in the United Kingdom, including RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Fairford, and RAF Feltwell.
In a separate incident, the punk rock band Green Day halted a September concert in Detroit after a drone was spotted overhead. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong quickly exited the stage, but the show resumed after a brief delay. Detroit Police detained an individual in connection with the drone incident.
