Hi, there have been numerous "drone" / UAP sightings in and around New Jersey.
Update (12/15/24) Here is a video from Dr. Steven Greer. I know a lot of people don't like the stuff he puts out, but consider watching for first couple minutes, and see if it makes sense. In the end, it's all speculation, and we don't have any real answers at the moment.
@2:18 to 11 minutes
https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1hecpnu/nj_state_senator_suggests_the_federal_gov_is/
Statements from the White House:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1hcvfs6/reporter_calls_out_pentagon_gaslighting_theyre/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1hct6g1/wh_ns_advisor_john_kirby_on_drone_activity_in_new/
Current theory:
https://old.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1hdlo7p/clearest_drone_footage_ive_seen/m1x65z3/
"Late Edit: Please see the C-17 Globemaster comments below. <C-17 overlay gif here>
Original Post: This drone footage looks exactly like a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel, and the profile fits.
Here is an animated gif showing them overlaid.
The RQ-170 is "designed to evade radar and other surveillance systems". 'The New York Times has reported that the RQ-170 is "almost certainly" equipped with communications intercept equipment, as well as highly sensitive hyperspectral sensors capable of detecting very small amounts of radioactive isotopes and chemicals that may indicate the existence of nuclear weapons facilities.' - wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_RQ-170_Sentinel
Original observation credit to this post and u/raqebane.
Edit/Update: Could also be a C-17 Globemaster, which with a bit of googling you'll find plenty of photos that show a closely matching light pattern. Credit to /u/Secret_Squirrel_711 1 from here.
C-17 Globemaster Comparison: Here is an animated gif I made overlaying a C-17 Globemaster with the drone footage. It appears to be a good match for ALL of the lights observed. Credit for the underside photo goes to whoever it was on this subreddit that posted a video they took. I accidentally closed the tab and I can't find you again for proper credit, sorry!
The main takeaway should be that this footage has plausible prosaic explanations."
https://i.imgur.com/PGKV7ca.gif
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