With the increase in drone activity, I suspect they’re high school kids joining in on the fun.
There is a simple explanation that none of the talking heads have picked up on.
A lot of Dads bought drones for their kids when they were on sale during the month long pre-Thanksgiving sales. More bought them on sale during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. I bought one for my grandkids.
Of course, no good Dad (or Granddad) would give his kids a drone for Christmas without trying it out first, several times, just to make sure it is safe and so they can show their kids how to use it. So there are now hundreds of Dads (and maybe a Grandad or two) test flying their kids’ drones night after night.