White House: Mysterious Drones Authorized by FAA

White House Press Secretary Karen Levitt says they were authorized by the FAA for research adding that many were hobbyists and private citizens.

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00:00Finally, some answers now on the mysterious drone flights in the skies above New Jersey.

00:05White House Press Secretary Karen Leavitt says they were authorized by the FAA for research,

00:10adding that many were hobbyists and private citizens, while none belonged to known enemies.

00:16The drone sightings started back in mid-November and continue today.

00:20They originally caused countless residents to panic over concern they were being spied

00:24on, even shutting down an airport on one occasion.

00:28New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy demanded answers, and some lawmakers even suggested the drones

00:33be shot down.