A wave of recent drone sightings over Fairfield, Connecticut, has further fueled the mystery surrounding similar occurrences in the New York metropolitan area. Videos circulating on social media platforms appear to show multiple unmanned aerial vehicles flying near the Fairfield train station, approximately 55 miles northeast of New York City.
One resident, who captured footage of the incident, expressed skepticism about the drones being operated by hobbyists, noting their unusual flight patterns, altitude, and quiet operation. Her video seemingly depicts several drones navigating at different levels in close proximity to each other.
These latest sightings follow weeks of similar reports across New Jersey and near Staten Island, New York, sparking public safety and national security concerns. While the Federal Aviation Administration has been contacted for comment, the origin and purpose of these drones remain unclear.
This unfolding situation echoes a series of drone sightings over New Jersey that began over three weeks ago, which the Pentagon is still investigating. Despite speculation, the Pentagon has explicitly denied any connection to an Iranian vessel or a so-called "mothership" deploying drones off the U.S. East Coast.
Furthermore, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby recently stated that many reported drone sightings in New Jersey were likely misidentified manned aircraft operating legally. He added that there is currently no evidence to suggest these sightings represent a national security or public safety threat, nor that they have any foreign connection.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are collaborating with local law enforcement to investigate these occurrences and verify whether the reported sightings involve actual drones, misidentified manned aircraft, or other inaccuracies. They emphasized the possibility of mistaken identity in such cases and highlighted the lack of corroborating electronic detection despite the visual reports.
