Staff Reports
Drones over New Jersey have sparked quite the buzz, especially after President Trump stepped in to calm the nerves of those worried about foreign espionage. It turns out that these flying gadgets have been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration for good old-fashioned “research and various other reasons.” Apparently, the Biden administration’s approach to keeping people informed is to drop a few drone-shaped breadcrumbs and hope the public calms down.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made her debut at the podium and tackled the growing confusion over the little buzzing machines in the skies. According to her, these drones are “not the enemy.” To anyone with even a hint of skepticism, that statement might elicit a chuckle. After all, when have government-sanctioned aircraft ever turned out to be anything but benign? Just ask anyone who’s ever misjudged the agility of a lawnmower.
The drone saga began just after Thanksgiving, leaving mayors and concerned citizens in a state of high alert. The fear that foreign governments or rogue agents were monitoring military installations and strategic locations whipped up a bit of a frenzy. Naturally, the Biden administration would prefer to play down the concerns and offer assurances that all is well—because who doesn’t trust the federal government to keep tabs on foreign adversaries? Just look at how smoothly they handle border security!
Trump White House says N.J. drones were from FAA-authorized researchers or hobbyisthttps://t.co/hPp834M5FY pic.twitter.com/nKkWqlJ1qz
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 28, 2025
While it’s certainly pleasant to think that the drones are merely part of FAA-approved research and the innocent hobbies of recreational enthusiasts, the timing raises eyebrows. Was nobody asking why our skies started buzzing with drones precisely when Americans were stuffing their faces with turkey? By the way, it’s comforting to know that some folks are just flying drones for fun, proving yet again that it’s not just military contracts that make the aviation world go round.
The conclusion reached was that, despite the initial panic, there is no sign of a nefarious entity lurking behind the clouds. The Biden administration and the FAA seem to be singing from the same hymn sheet, which might still have some people wondering if the hymn is more like a lullaby. As the nation moves forward into this brave new world of drone surveillance, one has to wonder if helicopters will be the next thing to get an FAA-approved makeover. After all, why limit the research to just drones when you can survey the whole backyard barbecuing community?
