“But I just got to simply tell you, we don't know.” An official with the Federal Aviation Administration noted that private drone flights are legal (within certain parameters) in the United States.

Clusters of drones have been reported flying over at least six states. The Biden administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would expand counter-drone authorities.

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum on Sunday criticized the federal government’s response to mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast, as officials emphasize there is no evidence of a security threat.