State and local officials have been calling on the federal government to provide more answers as to what these unknown drones could possibly be despite federal agencies saying there is not threat to p

Residents across New Jersey are continuing to report sightings of mysterious drones flying over their homes. Officials have downplayed the situation, however, and experts are offering some explanations for the activity.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas offered a possible explanation for the recent uptick of drone encounters along the eastern seaboard—particularly in the skies above New Jersey—which have prompted concern among residents and lawmakers.