Some insist these drones are piloted by intergalactic beings. Others claim they're regular airplanes. But who can say for sure?

The FAA has placed temporary flight restrictions on the operation of drones over parts of New Jersey, according to a notice published on the agency’s website. The ban on drone activity is likely related to the recent bout of mass hysteria over supposed “drone” sightings, though the agency hasn’t said so explicitly. The FAA told the New York Times the ban was enacted at the request of “federal security partners,” without elaborating further.

The drone ban covers 22 different New Jersey communities and is set to expire on Jan. 17, 2025. It’s not immediately clear why that end date was chosen.