The drones "operate in a coordinated manner" and have not been identified as hobbyist drones or ones related to the Department of Homeland Security, one official said.

There is no evidence to show that recent drone sightings over New Jersey pose a national security or public safety risk, federal security officials and the White House said.

Despite statements to the contrary from the FBI, DHS, and the White House, NJ residents continue posting alleged drone sightings on social media.