The FBI field office in Newark issued a warning to New Jersey residents this week, advising against shooting down drones or pointing lasers at manned aircraft due to the potential dangers and risks involved. This caution comes in response to an increase in reported drone sightings along the U.S. East Coast, leading to a sense of panic among residents.
Social media has been abuzz with photos and videos of suspected drones in the night sky, fueling fear and prompting some individuals to take matters into their own hands, including using laser beams. The FBI and New Jersey State Police jointly released a statement emphasizing the hazards of such actions, highlighting instances where pilots of manned aircraft have been targeted with lasers, mistaking them for drones.
