The FBI issued a statement Tuesday about the sightings, noting that drones have been reportedly seen flying in several areas.

The move came "at the request of federal security partners," the FAA said. "We look into all reports of unauthorized drone operations and investigate when appropriate," an FAA statement reads. "Drone operators who conduct unsafe operations that ...

The FBI is investigating after large drones were spotted flying over central New Jersey over the last two weeks. The "cluster of what look to be drones and a possible fixed wing aircraft" have been recently sighted along the Raritan River,