The mysterious drones sighted over New Jersey in December were authorized to fly and did not originate from a hostile

After New Jersey residents noticed drones flying over neighborhoods late last year, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided some insight.

In a statement, President Trump said the drone flights that had gripped New Jersey were not enemy or foreign crafts.

Residents of New Jersey reacted with disbelief and frustration after the White House said mysterious drones seen in the skies were approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research. The state has been the epicenter of a wave of drone sightings, some of them extremely large and some spotted near sensitive locations.

The Trump administration said on Tuesday that the FAA authorized the drones to fly over New Jersey last year for research purposes. Few other details were provided.

New Jersey officials are expressing frustration after the White House revealed who was allegedly behind the mysterious drone sightings late last year.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said he is working with Republican Congressman Chris Smith to change federal law regarding airspace.

The White House released new information Tuesday on the mysterious drones seen across New Jersey skies late last year, but one state congressman isn't satisfied with their answers.

Mysterious drones that hovered over New Jersey last month were authorized by the FAA for research and recreation purposes, the White House says.

New Jersey residents were concerned over the mysterious drones that flew above their homes, sparking conspiracy theories about the source.

Mystery drones over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the full knowledge of the Biden administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday.