US says mysterious drone flights have no Pentagon connection

The Pentagon confirmed that the mysterious drones spotted over the Northeast are not from government tests. Major General Pat Ryder stated that while drone flights near military sites are taken seriously, they are not new.

He noted that the sightings likely include lawful commercial, hobbyist, and law enforcement drones, as well as misidentified objects like stars. White House spokesman John Kirby echoed that there is no national security or public safety threat posed by these drones.

With over 1 million registered drones in the U.S., most are used for recreational activities. Ryder emphasized that while some drones might be involved in malign activity, it is not common.