For those who need more context:
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/drones-military-pentagon-defense-331871f4
Seems like this is just a bunch of panic. The image I saw on the news looked more like a commercial jet.
Wyn said:
Seems like this is just a bunch of panic. The image I saw on the news looked more like a commercial jet.
Would the FBI really get involved over a commercial jet? And why are they holding Congressional meetings about it or even considering a no-fly zone in NJ?
@Wyn
And Congress… just a bunch of clowns trying to distract us from whatever else is going on.
Wyn said:
@Wyn
And Congress… just a bunch of clowns trying to distract us from whatever else is going on.
You work with the CIA or DOD or something?
Wyn said:
@Wyn
And Congress… just a bunch of clowns trying to distract us from whatever else is going on.
You work with the CIA or DOD or something?
CIA and DOD have no power inside the US. Could be DHS though.
@Wyn
They aren’t supposed to*
Wyn said:
Seems like this is just a bunch of panic. The image I saw on the news looked more like a commercial jet.
I came here to hear from drone enthusiasts, but honestly, I know they’re drones.
I live an hour from EWR and have seen planes coming in and out for years. I know what they look and sound like. There are also small airports nearby, and I know what those planes are too.
I spotted a few yesterday circling for 5-10 minutes. One crossed over our house every 5-10 minutes, and we could hear the whirring sound, kind of like a helicopter but quieter. Driving today, I saw EIGHT drones in total. I even kept track to make sure I wasn’t double-counting.
@Onyx
Cool, did you get any pictures?
Sawyer said:
@Onyx
Cool, did you get any pictures?
Took some crappy iPhone pics, but they show too much info and location, so not for posting here, but yeah, I got a lot of them.
@Wyn
I’m not freaking out or anything, but I’m sure they are drones. If there was anything bad going on, I doubt they’d have all their lights on. But I’m really tired of people claiming these aren’t drones when they clearly are. I’m pretty sure no one is confusing commercial aircraft with drones. I thought it was just people panicking at first, but then I saw them for myself and it’s not funny anymore.
Wyn said:
Seems like this is just a bunch of panic. The image I saw on the news looked more like a commercial jet.
Some strange lights have been spotted all around the world. The FBI is investigating sightings in Morris County, NJ. People there report seeing them hover for hours at night over the last few weeks.
Whats With These Mysterious Drones Flying Over New Jersey - NBC | New York City - Dec 3rd, 2024
FBI investigates mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey - NBC News; Dec 2nd
‘Kind of unsettling’: Mysterious Drones Spotted in NJ
Are mystery drones above US bases in England something sinister? - BBC; Nov 29th, 2024
DoD press briefing on ‘drone’ incursions over US airbases in the UK - Nov 26th, 2024
@Wyn
That’s definitely a drone. There are plenty of other videos out there showing them.
Neve said:
@Wyn
That’s definitely a drone. There are plenty of other videos out there showing them.
A drone??? Are you with the FBI or something? Just joking around, but seriously, there’s no actual images that show a drone.
I’m sure Stefanik will use this as ammo to try and ban consumer drones.
Hadden said:
I’m sure Stefanik will use this as ammo to try and ban consumer drones.
DJIs are the only ones with geofencing preventing this from the factory, and that’s the brand she’s trying to ban…
@Hartley
Oh, I know. I own a DJI myself, and I can’t stand Stefanik.