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The episode concludes with a musical mix by Jeff Crocker and Sir Joho, incorporating clips about the Los Angeles drone sightings. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Florence and Silicon Valley, respectively, promising to return for the next show on Thursday. The hosts wish the "Gitmo Nation" a Merry Christmas.
New Jersey Residents Report School Bus Sized Drones Over Montclair
Residents in Montclair, New Jersey, have reported sightings of massive drones, with one witness on NewsNation describing an aircraft forty feet wide, comparable to the size of a school bus or a two-car garage. The witness claims the silent drone hovered over woods at approximately 150 feet before moving south. Experts suggest these reports may be influenced by optical illusions, noting the extreme difficulty in accurately gauging the size, speed, and altitude of objects in the night sky.
FAA Drone Regulations and Line-of-Sight Restrictions
The FAA's recently released regulations for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) effectively prohibit long-distance commercial drone delivery. Key rules include a 55-pound weight limit, a 500-foot altitude ceiling, and a strict requirement for the operator to maintain a direct line of sight with the drone. These restrictions suggest that hyped projects like Amazon Prime Air are currently not legally viable in the United States.
