Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon ...

In a statement, President Trump said the drone flights that had gripped New Jersey were not enemy or foreign crafts.

Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.

Aviation regulator has yet to confirm it authorized drones that have been linked to unexplained sightings in the U.S.