How To Report Drone Activity In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County officials have issued a joint public statement regarding recent drone activity in Union County.

"County and local law enforcement agencies are aware of recurring reports of drone activity in and around Union County and understand the public’s concern about these sightings," said Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Union County Chief of Detectives Dr. Harvey Barnwell, Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli, Union County Police Chiefs Association President David Hart, and Union County Director of Public Safety Dennis Burke. "We are working closely with the FBI, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor and investigate this activity. At this time, there is no known threat to public safety."

The FBI and New Jersey State Police encourage the public to report any information related to recent sightings of possible drones.

To report information, you can:

• Call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
• Submit it online at tips.fbi.gov

Citizens can also upload videos directly through the FBI’s online portal.

For more information about drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), visit the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness website: NJOHSP.

"We thank the public for their vigilance and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of our community," said authorities.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone flights over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base through Dec. 26 and Trump National Golf Club Bedminster through Dec. 6, at the request of federal security partners. Read More: Flight Restrictions Issued Over Trump Golf Course After Drone Reports

The FBI began their own investigation on Nov. 26, approximately 10 days after the first sightings were reported, but there have been no updates since then.

Drone operators who conduct unsafe operations that endanger other aircraft or people on the ground could face fines up to $75,000. In addition, the FAA can suspend or revoke drone operators’ pilot certificates.

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