Reported increases in drone sightings across New York and New Jersey have many questioning unknown lights in the sky. Now the Federal Aviation Administration is helping provide answers. The FAA has released a guide explaining how to identify lights on drones from other common aircraft.

Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems, better known as drones, say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues.

Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems — better known as drones — say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues. A light in the sky at night can easily be misinterpreted, according to John Slaughter,