No threat to operations reported as drones were spotted over Camp Pendleton in California.

Over the past week, drones were observed flying over Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California, but they did not pose a threat to the installation's operations, according to reports.

Between Dec. 9 and 15, six instances of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) were observed entering the airspace over Camp Pendleton, according to base spokesman Capt. James C. Sartain.

Sartain also said the UAS did not pose any threat to installation operations.

The publication discovered that countermeasures against drones were not required because air and ground operations were not affected.

Officials at Camp Pendleton did not promptly respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's inquiry for confirmation and additional information regarding the issue.

Military installations in New Jersey, including Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle, have reported possible sightings of drones flying overhead, similar to reports of drones being seen over Camp Pendleton.

On Saturday, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio temporarily shut down its airspace due to the presence of drones flying nearby.

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the headquarters for a global logistics system, a top-notch research laboratory, and the leading acquisition and development center in the U.S. Air Force, as stated on its website.

Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, stated on Tuesday that the drones are not U.S. military assets. He also mentioned that the majority of the unmanned aircraft are likely used by hobbyists for recreational purposes.

"To provide context, Ryder stated that there are over a million drones registered in the US, with approximately 8,500 in flight on any given day. Most of these drones are recreational or hobbyist, while commercial drones are used in fields such as architecture, engineering, farming, and law enforcement."

Ryder stated that Picatinny and Earle bases are being equipped to better detect, identify, and track objects in their airspace. If required, the system could use non-kinetic means to disrupt drone signals, affecting their ability to operate.

On Tuesday, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, stated on C-SPAN that he believes the drones flying over military installations are being operated by the People's Republic of China.

McCaul stated, "We are seeking answers, but the reply I'm receiving is that we are uncertain about the ownership of these drones."

The lawmaker stated that he discovered the drones had been reported near military locations, and he believes they are hostile rather than friendly.

""Based on my experience, I believe that the drones over our military sites are adversarial and are most likely coming from the People’s Republic of China," he stated."

McCaul stated that his belief that the drones are Chinese-operated is based on China's acquisition of land near military bases.

After the House Intelligence Committee's classified briefing with the FBI, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and CIA on the New Jersey drones, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., spoke to reporters.

Houlahan stated that she was not worried about any danger and considered it unresponsible for anyone to alarm the public about the issue.

The lawmaker from Pennsylvania stated that the message for the American people is that numerous organizations at the federal level are taking the issue very seriously and, to date, they haven't discovered any evidence of foreign interference or little green men working on the American people. It is crucial for people to comprehend this.

She added that more work needs to be done, including legislation granting officials the necessary technology to respond to drone threats.

With Christmas approaching, it's likely that more drones will be flying in the airspace, and many of them will be found under people's Christmas trees next week.

She emphasized the significance of the American public being aware that "no imminent danger exists from any source."

She emphasized the significance of the media and public officials in conveying the message about drones to the public.

"Houlahan stated that she is unsure why some colleagues are using this as a way to scare the public, and she believes it is not a responsible action. She also expressed her belief that the media should not use this to scare the public."

Planet Chronicle Digital’s Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.