[highlander_UW]

The official says "there was nothing threatening about the aircraft itself or how it presented itself."

Wouldn't flying within 1000 ft of an aircraft carrier constitute presenting itself threateningly? What if they decided to kamikaze? Just how much does a aircraft carrier run nowadays?

[DJ Elliott]

1000 yards was the report.
A half mile away.

1000 feet is the safe limit but, there is no legal restriction.