Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Distraction; Situational Awareness; Time Pressure
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors; Procedure
On final approach to Runway 31R around 1;000 feet MSL; I saw two white drones on the left side of our aircraft appeared to be hovering. I was able to see them clearly so they must have been around 200 to 300 feet away from us. They were typical recreational type drones with four props. We passed them in a few seconds and didn't have to alter the path. I notified the JFK Tower immediately. We landed uneventfully.The authorities will have to do something about this 'drone' problem. It is becoming out of control.
An air carrier Captain on JFK Runway 31R final at about 1;000 feet reported two UAS aircraft hovering about 200-300 feet away from them and left of the final approach course. Evasive action was not required.