The Federal Aviation Administration reportedly has banned most drones in several areas throughout New Jersey until Jan. 17.
Only drones flown by operators who have been granted special permission from the government due to "special security reasons" will be allowed to fly in the areas, ABC News reported.
The government may use "deadly force" against the drones if they pose an "imminent security threat," the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) said.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden broke his silence regarding mysterious drone sightings on the East Coast, saying there is "no sense of danger" for Americans.
Biden's comments were his first since aerial drones began lighting up the sky at night in New Jersey and nearby states since mid-November, leading to concern from residents and speculation online.
U.S. military officials have also confirmed reports of drones being spotted near and above bases in the United Kingdom and Germany.
President-elect Donald Trump suggested last week the federal government must come clean to Americans about the sightings or shoot the drones down.
The FAA's latest restrictions say no uncrewed aircraft systems can operate within a nautical mile of the airspace specified in NOTAM, including from the ground up to 400 feet. Recreational drones are allowed to operate up to 400 feet, under FAA rules, ABC News reported.
The FAA ban also comes after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was blocked Wednesday from quickly advancing a bill that would allow local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones, The Associated Press reported.
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