NJ - Mystery drones seen nightly

[arielilane]

My initial thoughts, were some are possibly UFO... Yes, I said it. moo

 

[Jade]

My initial thoughts, were some are possibly UFO... Yes, I said it. moo

UFOs are socially acceptable in my region. There is an article in the bizarre news thread about where we lived years ago and we are a short, presumably, UFO trip now. The UFOs occupants are quite the pest on the mountain in the article.

Was having coffee outside a few minutes ago and a sort of chunky two seater type plane flying low puttering on in roughly the same route but in the opposite direction…if that was him going somewhere last night and returning this morning….

I swear it looked just like a regular drone but giant. I’m not into aviation but the little planes at night have more delicate lights a couple fixed and a earnest flashing one, I think.

All imo

 

[INfisherman]

My initial thoughts, were some are possibly UFO... Yes, I said it. moo

Slightly off topic. Been to that realm of thought before myself. Fishing late at night in a boat & heard a terrible sound, followed by a very large glow over top of the lake dam & an electrical fizzing type of sound. Left the lake an hour or so later to discover the road home was blocked by emergency vehicles. Someone had driven down a curving road (also coming down a steep hill) & had gone off the pavement, overcorrected, shot across to the other side of road & hit a transformer, unfortunately killing the driver. Had to unhook boat & do 3 point turn on that same steep curve (that was fun) due to road blocked off.

 

[Skigh]

Moment 'Putin's drones' spotted over US airbase in Britain

The footage obtained by MailOnline features what is suspected to be four drones, brazenly flying with bright lights, in the early evening darkness above RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[dotr]

Dec. 14, 2024

Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings

It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.

www.ctvnews.ca

This photo provided by Trisha Bushey shows the evening sky and points of light near in Lebanon Township, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Trisha Bushey via AP)
''CHATHAM, N.J. -
That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.''

''Federal officials echo Austin's view that many of the sightings are piloted aircraft such as planes and helicopters being mistaken for drones, according to lawmakers and Murphy.

That's not really convincing for many, though, who are homing in on the sightings beyond just New Jersey and the East Coast, where others have reported seeing the objects.

For Seph Divine, 34, another member of the drone hunting group who lives in Eugene, Oregon, it feels as if it’s up to citizen sleuths to solve the mystery. He said he tries to be a voice of reason, encouraging people to fact check their information, while also asking probing questions.''

 

[Simply Southern]

They know, they know we know. Delay, reassure and hope they go away approach is not working the second time around.

What would happen if the government confirms a foreign entity and potential threat of a known or unknown payload?

Just thinking ….

Moo

 

[arielilane]

I used to read books about UFO sightings years ago. A particular story from KY stood out for me, unfortunately, I dont remember the details. It was fascinating though. May have to do some research later. moo

 

[Betty P]

My thoughts:
1. the government would never allow this to happen - which means they are government drones.
2. the government doesn't want us/anyone to know they have the drones - so they are probably advanced tech surveillance drones
3. they are being used to search for the united health ceo killer (flying over NY/NJ) OR are a deliberate attempt to distract the public from something else

My theory

Some in government know what they are. They may possibly be linked to government contractors who are selling laser-based anti-drone systems.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/01/middleeast/israel-iron-beam-laser-system-intl/index.html

Perhaps they're hoping to persuade the US military to buy more for use in the US. They may also be trying to persuade states or cities to buy some civilian version of them for their local PD.

Some folks may have also seen these "air taxis" around NYC that ferry passengers from Manhattan to local airports.

Manhattan to JFK in 7 Minutes in ‘Affordable’ Electric Air Taxi | BloombergNEF

Joby Aviation is on track to launch electric air taxis in 2025, with planned service expansion in UAE, Korea and Japan.

about.bnef.com

Joby Flies Quiet Electric Air Taxi in New York City | Joby

Joby performed an exhibition flight in New York City, marking the first-ever electric air taxi flight in the city and the first time Joby has flown in an urban setting.

www.jobyaviation.com

 

[dotr]

I used to read books about UFO sightings years ago. A particular story from KY stood out for me, unfortunately, I dont remember the details. It was fascinating though. May have to do some research later. moo

This?

https://www.wate.com/news/kentucky/1948-ufo-sighting-in-ky/

or..

UFOs Were Sighted In Bloomfield, Kentucky Nearly 50 Years Ago

Nearly 50 years ago, more than two dozen Bloomfield residents believe they experienced UFO sightings in Kentucky. What do you believe?

www.onlyinyourstate.com

 

[arielilane]

This?

https://www.wate.com/news/kentucky/1948-ufo-sighting-in-ky/

or..

UFOs Were Sighted In Bloomfield, Kentucky Nearly 50 Years Ago

Nearly 50 years ago, more than two dozen Bloomfield residents believe they experienced UFO sightings in Kentucky. What do you believe?

www.onlyinyourstate.com

No, but thank you for looking into it.

 

[arielilane]

No, but thank you for looking into it.

I believe the story was mentioned in Ruth Montgomery's book Strangers Among Us.

 

[Inthedetails]

Seems like what is missing are GOOD photographs. Surely some night-time photography experts can get same images that are clear? Is that possible?

jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

There was a stranger in the laundry mat I was going to tell but it was already past and I felt like I would sound like I just saw Bigfoot.

Snipped

This made me laugh! And, I hear ya.

jmo

 

[FoxxTraxx]

I'll be visiting NJ for the Christmas holidays. I wonder if this will still be going on? It would be cool to see one but the area I'll be in (Southern NJ) seems less affected. There has to be a logical explanation!

 

[IDK]

From casual reading on the subject, here are theories I’ve read ( my apologies if this has been posted previously— trying to bring myself up to speed)
1) Due to the upcoming inauguration, drones are being used to assess for threats including dirty bombs) ( makes sense if DT has been threatened by Iran)
2) The drones are tracking the movements of nuclear weapons in our arsenal. In the past this was done by helicopters and military police, but now drones are involved. Apparently it is normal operating procedure to move them periodically, not sure if this might be in response to a threat.

Both of the above would explain why the feds seem so lackadaisical about the drones— they know full well what is going on but don’t want it publicized. I don’t know why they wouldn’t share this with local authorities other than fear of leaks.
Pure speculation.

 

[Inthedetails]

Informative article; however, others may not agree.

What we know about the drones spotted in New Jersey and other states

Mysterious drones have been showing up in the skies above New Jersey and other states for weeks, confounding residents and prompting lawmakers to call for more answers as to what exactly is going on.

www.yahoo.com

12/14/2024

In that article, there was a link to the new FAA webpage about drones. It was created yesterday. It's an interesting read and answered some of my questions about drones in general.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/what-know-about-drones

 

[arielilane]

From casual reading on the subject, here are theories I’ve read ( my apologies if this has been posted previously— trying to bring myself up to speed)
1) Due to the upcoming inauguration, drones are being used to assess for threats including dirty bombs) ( makes sense if DT has been threatened by Iran)
2) The drones are tracking the movements of nuclear weapons in our arsenal. In the past this was done by helicopters and military police, but now drones are involved. Apparently it is normal operating procedure to move them periodically, not sure if this might be in response to a threat.

Both of the above would explain why the feds seem so lackadaisical about the drones— they know full well what is going on but don’t want it publicized. I don’t know why they wouldn’t share this with local authorities other than fear of leaks.
Pure speculation.

Great insight. This absolutely makes a lot of sense. Seems they're doing testing. moo

 

[GRT]

 

[mickey2942]

LOL. Probably Amazon trying to deliver packages cheaper and faster.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazon-successfully-tests-using-delivery-drones-italy-2024-12-05/

Google using drones for delivery.

Wing Drone Delivery in 2024: ‘Capable Of Handling Tens Of Millions Of Deliveries For Millions Of Consumers’

Wing is clearly looking to scale significantly soon. While the company has completed 300,000 deliveries to date, Woodworth is preparing to go big: tens of millions of deliveries for millions of customers. Essentially, that means normalizing drone delivery for the masses.

www.forbes.com

I think that it is technology, freaking people out.

 

[arielilane]

@BrianEntin

The runways at Stewart Airfield in New York were shut down for an hour last night because of drone activity in the airspace.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is asking Congress to pass a law that allows local and state law enforcement authorities to take action.


Naval Weapons Station Earle in NJ confirms “several instances of unidentified drones entering the airspace” above the naval station.

But they say “no direct threats to the installation have been identified.”

How do they know they are not a threat if they are unidentified?


11:31 AM · Dec 14, 2024