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12-11-2024 8:11pm

Drones in the Night: A Recurring Enigma

Smaller drones than the ones currently being reported in several states are used by hobbyists for photography, videography, and stunts (Photograph courtesy of Photo by JESHOOTS.com on pexels.com)

As a writer who occasionally enjoys reading science fiction, I find the recent spate of mysterious drone sightings across the United Kingdom and the Northeastern United States intriguing and unsettling. 

Two weeks ago, news reports from the United Kingdom described unknown drones spotted hovering around US bases that began on November 20th. These sightings were particularly concerning considering the use of drones in modern warfare that has been most notably observed in the war in Ukraine. Both the UK authorities and the US military stated that they were unable to determine who was operating the drones around the military bases.

For several weeks now, news reports from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania describe large drones the size of cars moving erratically and seemingly evading detection of law enforcement, sparking a wave of speculation and concern. They have been seen near Bedminster golf course, which is owned by Donald Trump, as well as near sensitive military installations like Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey.

All of the major television networks, including CBS, Fox, and NBC have been reporting on the sightings with videos of some of the drones and interviews with baffled and worried citizens. One of the strangest aspects of this situation is that no one has observed where the drones take off or where they land, though many reports say that they have been seen coming from the ocean.

This isn't the first time mysterious drones have baffled observers. In 2020, a series of similar drone sightings were reported across Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, leaving authorities equally perplexed. There was never an official government explanation of what those drones were.

While some have completely dismissed some of the recent drone sightings as potential hoaxes, drone hobbyists, or misidentified aircraft, the sheer number and consistent nature of the reports suggest that something strange has been happening in the skies recently.

Online forums and social media platforms are ablaze with theories ranging from the mundane to the extraordinary:

  • Foreign Military Technology: Some speculate that these drones could be cutting-edge foreign military drones, possibly developed for surveillance or even offensive capabilities. This theory gains traction from the apparent stealth and agility displayed by the drones. A Pentagon representative recently responded to one Congressman's claims that Iran was behind the drones by stating that this was not true and also added that they were not any other adversaries drones either. 
  • Extraterrestrial Origin: The more outlandish theories point towards extraterrestrial activity, suggesting these drones could be of alien origin, observing human activity. The fact that witnesses are reporting the buzzing sound associated with many (but not all) of the drones and the lights that often appear to meet FAA regulations on the aerial vehicles makes this theory seem especially implausible.
  • Dark Government Program: Concerns have been raised about potential secret government operations, with some suggesting these drones could be part of a covert surveillance program. An article from USA Today recently indicated that drone experts believe that this is the most likely explanation for the drones, but the reason for extreme secrecy is still a mystery.

Further fueling public unease, a recent congressional hearing revealed a startling admission from the FBI: they do not know the origin or purpose of these mysterious drones. FBI officials testified that despite ongoing investigations, they remain unable to identify the entities responsible for the drone activity, leaving lawmakers and the public alike grappling with a sense of uncertainty and unease. 

And to make things every stranger, Luis Elizondo, former Department of Defense official, Tim Gallaudet, a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Navy, and Major David Grusch, formerly part of the Pentagon's UAP Task Force, recently testified before Congress claiming many surprising things including that the government is running secret programs to recover and reverse engineer UAP/UFOs (unidentified aerial phenomena/unidentified flying object).

The lack of concrete answers about the mystery drones has only intensified the speculation surrounding these enigmatic aerial phenomena, raising serious questions about national security and public safety.

As the investigation into these recent sightings continues, one thing is certain: these mysterious drones have captured the public imagination and ignited a debate about technology, privacy, and the unknown. 

Whether they are a product of human ingenuity, which is most likely, extraterrestrial intelligence, or something else entirely, these aerial enigmas serve as a reminder of how quickly technology has advanced recently and how strange our future might look if it continues to advance at its current pace.


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