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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/hectorpardo on 2024-12-12 00:57:26+00:00.

Experimented drone operator explains why these objects have unusual stamina in cold weather, how he can easily differentiate planes or other aircrafts from these huge unexplainable crafts and how he would be almost instantly identified and arrested if trying to fly one of his drones over the same restricted areas they have been observed operating.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/joshysway on 2024-12-12 00:32:00+00:00.

"Can't tell what they look like because they're staying in the shadows, covert like. Nobody's been hurt mind you, and that's the giveaway. It's called proving, it's a military procedure. You send out a reconnaissance group, very small, check things out. Not to engage but to evaluate, the situation. Evaluate the level of danger, make sure things are all clear."

"Clear for what?"

"For the rest of them."

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/pvnkmoon on 2024-12-12 00:30:10+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/Ok_Incident_9027 on 2024-12-12 00:04:09+00:00.

The 44-minute recording captured the pilots' report describing red, circular, and unidentified lights, as well as objects moving irregularly toward the ocean and then returning at different altitudes. One of the pilots noted that the objects performed spiral movements, moving at impressive speeds.

Air traffic controllers instructed one of the pilots to perform lateral maneuvers, adjusting their trajectory to avoid the "UFO."

This comes amid a surge of "drone" activity across the U.S.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/Sufficient_Menu4018 on 2024-12-11 23:41:15+00:00.

Ross Coulthart says time is up for the government. It's been caught with its pants down, and the only way forward is to be transparent with the American people about what is going on in the sky. Quite simply, Coulthart says, this is a national security issue.

On today’s episode of “Reality Check,” he’s asking: What is the government doing about the mystery in the skies over New Jersey? Coulthart speaks to NewsNation D.C. correspondent Joe Khalil, who reveals what his sources in the Senate are saying. Also, New Jersey’s Mine Hill Township Mayor Sam Morris tells Coulthart how frustrated he is with the lack of government transparency. Plus, Marik von Rennenkampff, former analyst at the State and Defense Departments, details how this is not the first time these sightings have taken place.

Coulthart pledges to be “like a dog with a bone” on this issue, demanding answers on what he calls a Defense Department failure and a crisis unfolding in our skies.

Make sure to tune into "Reality Check" tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 12, for Part 2 of Ross’ investigation into this UAP phenomenon.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/BrotherlyShove791 on 2024-12-11 22:46:51+00:00.

Heavy rain, winds, low visibility. Those conditions are widespread throughout all of NJ and Southeast PA tonight. If are no major sightings tonight, it’s because the operators can’t fly the drones in these near-inoperable conditions.

If people are still seeing them though, it could be a sign that they have some highly advanced capabilities that defy explanation…

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/Successful_Sound4590 on 2024-12-11 22:13:52+00:00.

The Pentagon's statement concerning the unidentified group behind the recent drone incursions highlights our lack of control over our airspace. This situation seems strategically designed to induce ontological shock within the public sphere. If we are to achieve meaningful disclosure regarding crash retrivals, it is crucial that we react rationally and refrain from negative reactions to this development.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/PositiveSong2293 on 2024-12-11 21:19:43+00:00.

I just left the New Jersey State Police HQ following the briefing of New Jersey State Legislators relating to the unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey. Might I add - @GovMurphy

was not present. My notes are organized following my take below on the situation.

1. We know nothing. PERIOD. To state that there is no known or credible threat is incredibly misleading, and I informed all officials of that sentiment.
2. State authorities, including the NJSP, are shackled with what they are able to do. Any interception or takedown of any UAS is under the strict jurisdiction of the federal government.
3. At this point, I believe military intervention is the only path forward. There will be no answers in the absence of proactivity.
4. The US Coast Guard seems to be the most likely to intervene based upon our briefing, but even that component was shrouded in mystery.

Here is my summary of the briefing :

Overview of the Issue: First Sightings: Reported on 11/18, with sightings occurring every night since then, from dusk until 11 PM (6–7 hours). Frequency: Reports range from 4 to 180 sightings per night.

Description: Large drones (up to 6 ft in diameter). Operate in a coordinated manner. Lights are turned off, making them difficult to detect. Appear to avoid detection by traditional methods (e.g., helicopters, radio frequencies). Not identified as hobbyist drones or related to DHS.

Investigation and Response

1. Agencies Involved: FBI: Designated as the lead agency for investigations. New Jersey State Police (NJSP): Coordinates with the FBI on follow-ups. Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP): Provides training and situational awareness. U.S. Coast Guard: Involved in determining steps under their jurisdiction (details not disclosed).

2. Federal Involvement: FAA: Made night flights legal in 2023, but require operators to maintain line of sight, which is not being observed in these cases. Lack of Federal Legislation: Existing bills on drone regulation remain stalled in Congress.

3. Detection Challenges: NJSP deployed helicopters over Raritan Bay but could not detect drones, even with infrared cameras. Current radio frequencies do not pick up drone signals. Col. Callahan expressed concerns about potential danger, leading to a halt in helicopter deployments.

4. Training and Preparedness: In-person Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training starts in Monmouth County in January and will expand statewide. A UAS Dashboard is being developed for tracking and managing drone sightings.

Key Concerns Unknown Origins: Authorities do not know where these drones take off or land. Capabilities: Drones maintain flight for extended periods (6–7 hours) and over distances of 15 miles, raising questions about their technology and intent.

Airspace Regulation: Most sightings are in unrestricted airspace, but their behavior is unusual and potentially nefarious. Unlike manned aircraft, these drones appear to operate without lights and evade detection.

Public Safety: Possible threats remain unconfirmed, but the lack of detection capability is a significant concern. See Something, Say Something campaigns encourage the public to report sightings to local law enforcement and the FBI.

Statements from Officials: Laurie Doran (Director of OHSP): There is no known or credible threat at this time. (I DISAGREE) Urges continued reporting to law enforcement.

Colonel Pat Callahan (NJSP): Suspended helicopter flights to investigate drones over safety concerns. Emphasized the rapid pace of technological development in drones.

Brent Cotton (DHS Counterterrorism): Highlighted challenges in threat prevention and the need for improved technology and protocols.

Next Steps

1. Enhanced Surveillance: Use of infrared cameras and additional Coast Guard resources.
2. Legislation and Policy: Advocate for advancing federal drone legislation stalled in Congress.
3. Public Engagement: Encourage reporting via the See Something, Say Something initiative.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/d3fin3d on 2024-12-11 20:17:05+00:00.

Very interesting statement from the press conference today.

If these are not foreign entities and they are not US military (and there are no consumer options that large and with such long flight time) that leaves only a few options:

1. Private industry - Perhaps a private company is deploying these all over the place
2. US government - An undisclosed or unknown government project unrelated to US military
3. US military - "It's not US military" but is in fact a US military exercise for
4. UAP - Mimicry of man-made technology?

Either of these options are fascinating at this point.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/JetsTalk247 on 2024-12-11 20:05:42+00:00.

The following is from @DawnFantasia_NJ on X:

I just left the New Jersey State Police HQ following the briefing of New Jersey State Legislators relating to the unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey. Might I add - @GovMurphy was not present. My notes are organized following my take below on the situation.

1. We know nothing. PERIOD. To state that there is no known or credible threat is incredibly misleading, and I informed all officials of that sentiment.
2. State authorities, including the NJSP, are shackled with what they are able to do. Any interception or takedown of any UAS is under the strict jurisdiction of the federal government.
3. At this point, I believe military intervention is the only path forward. There will be no answers in the absence of proactivity.
4. The US Coast Guard seems to be the most likely to intervene based upon our briefing, but even that component was shrouded in mystery.

Here is my summary of the briefing :

Overview of the Issue: First Sightings: Reported on 11/18, with sightings occurring every night since then, from dusk until 11 PM (6–7 hours). Frequency: Reports range from 4 to 180 sightings per night.

Description: Large drones (up to 6 ft in diameter). Operate in a coordinated manner. Lights are turned off, making them difficult to detect. Appear to avoid detection by traditional methods (e.g., helicopters, radio frequencies). Not identified as hobbyist drones or related to DHS.

Investigation and Response

1. Agencies Involved: FBI: Designated as the lead agency for investigations. New Jersey State Police (NJSP): Coordinates with the FBI on follow-ups. Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP): Provides training and situational awareness. U.S. Coast Guard: Involved in determining steps under their jurisdiction (details not disclosed).

2. Federal Involvement: FAA: Made night flights legal in 2023, but require operators to maintain line of sight, which is not being observed in these cases. Lack of Federal Legislation: Existing bills on drone regulation remain stalled in Congress.

3. Detection Challenges: NJSP deployed helicopters over Raritan Bay but could not detect drones, even with infrared cameras. Current radio frequencies do not pick up drone signals. Col. Callahan expressed concerns about potential danger, leading to a halt in helicopter deployments.

4. Training and Preparedness: In-person Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training starts in Monmouth County in January and will expand statewide. A UAS Dashboard is being developed for tracking and managing drone sightings.

Key Concerns Unknown Origins: Authorities do not know where these drones take off or land. Capabilities: Drones maintain flight for extended periods (6–7 hours) and over distances of 15 miles, raising questions about their technology and intent.

Airspace Regulation: Most sightings are in unrestricted airspace, but their behavior is unusual and potentially nefarious. Unlike manned aircraft, these drones appear to operate without lights and evade detection.

Public Safety: Possible threats remain unconfirmed, but the lack of detection capability is a significant concern. See Something, Say Something campaigns encourage the public to report sightings to local law enforcement and the FBI.

Statements from Officials: Laurie Doran (Director of OHSP): There is no known or credible threat at this time. (I DISAGREE) Urges continued reporting to law enforcement.

Colonel Pat Callahan (NJSP): Suspended helicopter flights to investigate drones over safety concerns. Emphasized the rapid pace of technological development in drones.

Brent Cotton (DHS Counterterrorism): Highlighted challenges in threat prevention and the need for improved technology and protocols.

Next Steps

1. Enhanced Surveillance: Use of infrared cameras and additional Coast Guard resources.
2. Legislation and Policy: Advocate for advancing federal drone legislation stalled in Congress.
3. Public Engagement: Encourage reporting via the See Something, Say Something initiative.

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Source:

Her own words; minor formatting tweaks for Reddit use. This is information directly from the New Jersey State Police briefing a state-wide elected official of our most densely populated US state:

Summary:

I just left the New Jersey State Police HQ following the briefing of New Jersey State Legislators relating to the unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey.

Might I add - @GovMurphy was not present. My notes are organized following my take below on the situation.

1. We know nothing. PERIOD. To state that there is no known or credible threat is incredibly misleading, and I informed all officials of that sentiment.
2. State authorities, including the NJSP, are shackled with what they are able to do. Any interception or takedown of any UAS is under the strict jurisdiction of the federal government.
3. At this point, I believe military intervention is the only path forward. There will be no answers in the absence of proactivity.
4. The US Coast Guard seems to be the most likely to intervene based upon our briefing, but even that component was shrouded in mystery.

Overview of the Issue:

• First Sightings: Reported on 11/18, with sightings occurring every night since then, from dusk until 11 PM (6–7 hours).
• Frequency: Reports range from 4 to 180 sightings per night.

Description:

• Large drones (up to 6 ft in diameter).
• Operate in a coordinated manner.
• Lights are turned off, making them difficult to detect.
• Appear to avoid detection by traditional methods (e.g., helicopters, radio frequencies).
• Not identified as hobbyist drones or related to DHS.

Investigation and Response

1. Agencies Involved:

• FBI: Designated as the lead agency for investigations.
• New Jersey State Police (NJSP): Coordinates with the FBI on follow-ups.
• Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP): Provides training and situational awareness.
• U.S. Coast Guard: Involved in determining steps under their jurisdiction (details not disclosed).

2. Federal Involvement:

• FAA: Made night flights legal in 2023, but require operators to maintain line of sight, which is not being observed in these cases.
• Lack of Federal Legislation: Existing bills on drone regulation remain stalled in Congress.

3. Detection Challenges:

• NJSP deployed helicopters over Raritan Bay but could not detect drones, even with infrared cameras.
• Current radio frequencies do not pick up drone signals.
• Col. Callahan expressed concerns about potential danger, leading to a halt in helicopter deployments.

4. Training and Preparedness:

• In-person Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training starts in Monmouth County in January and will expand statewide.
• A UAS Dashboard is being developed for tracking and managing drone sightings.

Key Concerns

Unknown Origins:

• Authorities do not know where these drones take off or land.

Capabilities:

• Drones maintain flight for extended periods (6–7 hours) and over distances of 15 miles, raising questions about their technology and intent.

Airspace Regulation:

• Most sightings are in unrestricted airspace, but their behavior is unusual and potentially nefarious.
• Unlike manned aircraft, these drones appear to operate without lights and evade detection.

Public Safety:

• Possible threats remain unconfirmed, but the lack of detection capability is a significant concern.
• See Something, Say Something campaigns encourage the public to report sightings to local law enforcement and the FBI.

Statements from Officials:

• Laurie Doran (Director of OHSP):
• There is no known or credible threat at this time. (I DISAGREE)
• Urges continued reporting to law enforcement.

Colonel Pat Callahan (NJSP):

• Suspended helicopter flights to investigate drones over safety concerns.
• Emphasized the rapid pace of technological development in drones.

Brent Cotton (DHS Counterterrorism):

• Highlighted challenges in threat prevention and the need for improved technology and protocols.

Next Steps

1. Enhanced Surveillance: Use of infrared cameras and additional Coast Guard resources.
2. Legislation and Policy: Advocate for advancing federal drone legislation stalled in Congress.
3. Public Engagement: Encourage reporting via the See Something, Say Something initiative.

That's it.

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The original was posted on /r/ufos by /u/Mother-Act-6694 on 2024-12-11 19:04:02+00:00.

With a Congressman claiming without evidence that Iran is operating the drones in NJ the topic is certain to come up, and DoD should be in an easy position to confirm or deny unless we have lost all ability to patrol near-shore green/blue waters essentially overnight.

EDIT: relevant quotes:

“These are not US military drones”

“We have no evidence these are from a foreign adversary”

Re: Rep Van Drew: “There is not any truth to that. There is not an Iranian ship off the coast of the United States and there is no mothership launching drones into the United States”

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