FAA bans drones from flying in parts of New Jersey until mid-January due to ‘special security reasons’ [Video]

NEW JERSEY (WABC) — The FAA banned drone operations in several areas of New Jersey until January 17 without special permission from the government due to “special security reasons.”

The temporary flight restrictions (TFR) have been implemented in the following locations starting December 18, 2024 until January 17, 2025: Hamilton, Bridgewater, Cedar Grove, North Brunswick, Metuchen, Evesham, Camden, Gloucester City, Westampton, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Jersey City, Harrison, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Winslow, Burlington, Clifton, Hancocks Bridge, Kearny.

The restrictions say no unmanned aircraft systems can operate within 1 nautical miles of the airspace specified in each NOTAM, including from the ground up to 400 feet. 400 feet is the altitude at which recreational drones are allowed to operate under FAA rules.

The previously issued TFRs for Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal remain in place.

The NOTAM says the government may use “deadly force” against the drones if they pose an “imminent security threat.” Pilots who …