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

A former CIA staffer has offered a theory on the reason behind the spike in drone sightings in New York and New Jersey.

Former CIA officer Laura Ballman suggests New Jersey drone sightings may be a classified government exercise testing detection or evasion technology. Despite assurances from National Security’s John Kirby,

Former CIA officer Laura Ballman argues that drone sightings over New Jersey may be a testing operation by the U.S. government.

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why.

For the last few weeks, people in New Jersey have reported repeated drone sightings, which have expanded to New York and Maryland.

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.

The ex-CIA operations officer's statement comes as federal officers brushed off the outcry over drone sightings as an “overreaction.”