FAA Bans Drones Over ‘Critical Infrastructure’ in New York, Governor Announces

‘This action is purely precautionary; there are no threat to these sites,’ Gov. Kathy Hochul says.

A drone flies over Clinton Township, N.J., on Dec. 5, 2024, in a still from video. Courtesy of Christopher Stadulis via AP/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed that drone flights have been banned over “critical infrastructure” in the state amid reports of drones flying over New Jersey and New York in the past several weeks.

Drones have drawn national attention after local officials and residents have expressed alarm over recent sightings in New Jersey, prompting federal officials to take action.