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

The FAA will soon implement temporary drone flight bans over parts of New York, and is warning that deadly force could be used if violated. Billy Nolen, former acting administrator for the FAA, says the move is likely being made out of an “abundance of caution.

Mysterious drones have been reported flying over the eastern United States in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who is flying them and why. Federal authorities say there's no

"This action is purely precautionary; there are no threat to these sites," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

The US Federal Aviation Administration imposed a month-long ban on drones flying over critical infrastructure in New York, a day after announcing the same measure for New Jersey.

The temporary no-fly zones were put in place as a safeguard in response to the rash of drone sightings on the Island and in New York City, officials said.