Truth about drone's over New Jersey

[groggysbird]

No aliens or foreign countries involved , sucks for all the conspiracy people out there.

Source of 'UFO' panic, drone mystery claims responsibility for frenzy: report

An unnamed company reportedly revealed at an Army summit that their 20-foot aircraft was behind the New Jersey UFO scare that sparked fear among residents last year.

www.foxnews.com

 

[tstr14]

Gee I wonder if the Government will punish them like they would punish us?

 

[mavic3usa]

No aliens or foreign countries involved , sucks for all the conspiracy people out there.

Source of 'UFO' panic, drone mystery claims responsibility for frenzy: report

An unnamed company reportedly revealed at an Army summit that their 20-foot aircraft was behind the New Jersey UFO scare that sparked fear among residents last year.

www.foxnews.com

Gee I wonder if the Government will punish them like they would punish us?

I heard the story but I couldn't find a video of the company admitting "it was us." Sounds like they are trying to capitalize on the situation without taking any heat for it. But we all know it's a lie, otherwise, as mentioned they need to be sanctioned for all the airport closures and the diversions and the resources spent on this. But they won't and the FAA won't do anything either because....it wasn't them. I wouldn't be surprised if this is yet another diversion. I still can't get over how gullible and stupid they believe the American public is to believe something like this.

Apparently it's them:

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[mavic3usa]

Ok, here's a story:

Mystery craft in New Jersey ‘UFO’ story identified as Pivotal BlackFly eVTOL – AeroTime

 

[Chip]

No aliens or foreign countries involved , sucks for all the conspiracy people out there.

Source of 'UFO' panic, drone mystery claims responsibility for frenzy: report

An unnamed company reportedly revealed at an Army summit that their 20-foot aircraft was behind the New Jersey UFO scare that sparked fear among residents last year.

www.foxnews.com

Sucks for all the conspiracy people out there...

--what do you mean exactly? The FAA imposed drone TFRs over 22 counties in New Jersey based on "national security." I guess that was all just part of the deception, or was it? New Jersey officials were deliberately kept in the dark causing unneccssary panic and wasting millions and millions of dollars of state resources. Would that not suck for the people of New Jersey especially those who were derided and ridiclued as liars, morons and drunks for reporting "auto sized" drones in the sky that really were there?

Now what about the airforce base in Virginia which moved a fleet of Raptors to a different location after officers observed drones flying straight over the base and Raptor flightline? That would sure suck for the Air Force if they moved all those Raptors because they mistook Pivotal drones as threats. Actually, I think it would really suck for Pivotal because if they flew through National Defense Airspace they threatened national security and should be charged in federal court.

 

[groggysbird]

Sucks for all the conspiracy people out there...

--what do you mean exactly? The FAA imposed drone TFRs over 22 counties in New Jersey based on "national security." I guess that was all just part of the deception, or was it? New Jersey officials were deliberately kept in the dark causing unneccssary panic and wasting millions and millions of dollars of state resources. Would that not suck for the people of New Jersey especially those who were derided and ridiclued as liars, morons and drunks for reporting "auto sized" drones in the sky that really were there?

Now what about the airforce base in Virginia which moved a fleet of Raptors to a different location after officers observed drones flying straight over the base and Raptor flightline? That would sure suck for the Air Force if they moved all those Raptors because they mistook Pivotal drones as threats. Actually, I think it would really suck for Pivotal because if they flew through National Defense Airspace they threatened national security and should be charged in federal court.

Welcome to America which has a long history of not sharing information with other government agencies, nothing new here that's what I mean.

 

[Chip]

Welcome to America which has a long history of not sharing information with other government agencies, nothing new here that's what I mean.

Got it. I agree. But this has to be one of the worst cases of deliberate federal deception which resulted in mass panic and mass wasting of millions of state public dollars. The FAA issued 22 drone TFRs over big swaths of New Jersey becasue Pivotal Aero needed to impress the next tranche of private investors. It seems so audacious. I am not sure I believe it. For many reasons. But if its true, I think Pivotal should add a disclaimer to their FAQ page:


We plan to fly at night over your homes and neighborhoods with no advance warning or notice if and when we feel like it. If we want a drone TFR, we call our buddies at the FAA and bada bing bada boom. You may think you see us but no one will believe you because you sound like another UFO conspiracy theorist. Ha Ha LOL Suckers!

 

[wco81]

Ok, here's a story:

Mystery craft in New Jersey ‘UFO’ story identified as Pivotal BlackFly eVTOL – AeroTime

I read an article about a reporter trying that vehicle.

It's basically a drone which can carry people. The flight controls are highly automated, like GPS lock to give it stability like drones.

Also these eVTOL vehicles don't require FAA training or license if they weigh under 254 pounds and operate in unrestricted airspace, much like drones.

So it was drones in NJ after all!

 

[Chip]

I read an article about a reporter trying that vehicle.

It's basically a drone which can carry people. The flight controls are highly automated, like GPS lock to give it stability like drones.

Also these eVTOL vehicles don't require FAA training or license if they weigh under 254 pounds and operate in unrestricted airspace, much like drones.

So it was drones in NJ after all!

Yep the FAA authorized SUV sized drones!to fly over homes and neighborhoods at night for "research and other things." TFRs over 22 counties with state officials, law enforcement, and residents being kept in the dark and told they are morons, drunks, and UFO conspiracy theorists. I question whether a Pivotal employee would step forward and leak their role when the flights were "classified" and protected by NDAs. But you never know.

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[Droning on and on...]

Skeptical that millions of taxpayer $$ were expended as a result of this that would not have been otherwise.

Not saying it wasn't, just seems like a lot given the response, hence skeptical.

 

[Droning on and on...]

Hilariously the linked article includes iStock photos of DJI drones – old models, two Mavics, and a Phantom.

That's sure to clear things up with the non-drone experienced public

 

[Chip]

Skeptical that millions of taxpayer $$ were expended as a result of this that would not have been otherwise.

Not saying it wasn't, just seems like a lot given the response, hence skeptical.

Consider what it cost to do a hearing like this with high ranking FBI officials, legislators, assistants, security, press, etc. All that work to be told by the FBI we do not know if public safety is at risk. Meanwhile, the FAA and Pivotal are winking, nodding, and laughing their heads off.

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[Chip]

The PSYOP continues...

"(Pivotal) had flown over New Jersey in November 2024 to “test out their capabilities,” and that it was not required to disclose the operation publicly because it was conducted under a private government contract. That claim has not been substantiated and is directly contradicted by Pivotal, which says it has never operated in New Jersey.

Mystery craft in New Jersey ‘UFO’ story identified as Pivotal BlackFly eVTOL - AeroTime

Photos from an Army summit reveal the “UFO” seen over New Jersey in 2024 may have actually been a Pivotal BlackFly eVTOL, not a secret military aircraft or drone.

www.aerotime.aero

 

[Chip]

The Price and Value of Fear

Source: ONLINE ACTIVITY RELATED TO “NEW JERSEY DRONES” INCREASES BY 1900% WITH “FEAR” AS THE DOMINANT EMOTION

Excerpts:

Given the virality of the New Jersey drone story and the tendency for unusual events to affect the tone of discourse around these events, this study seeks to explore two critical dimensions of the event. Specifically, it will evaluate the extent to which the drone story has spread online and examine the emotional and psychological impact on the online public. In doing so, two key research questions will be considered:

Research Question 1: How extensive was online activity related to the New Jersey drone story?
Research Question 2: What was the sentiment/emotion of online content related to the New Jerseydrone story?

To capture social media discussions, this study utilized Brandwatch, a leading social listening tool designed to monitor andanalyze online conversations across various platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram,YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit. Prior to creating a search query, the researchers conducted exploratory research across these platforms to identify the most commonly used keywords andphrases related to the New Jersey drone story.

Terms such as “drones in New Jersey,” “drone sightings in New Jersey,” “flying objects in New Jersey,” and “mysterious drones” were identified and used to create a search query on Brandwatch.The data collection focused on the period from November 26 to December 13, 2024, a time frame selected due to notable surges in social media discussions during this period. Brandwatch'scapabilities allowed the researchers to gather a wide range of posts, comments, and mentions associated with the drone sightings, providing insights into public sentiment and key themes in theonline discourse. Second, a trend analysis was utilized to evaluate search behavior online. Google Trends analysis was employed to see if the New Jersey drone story had affected broader internet search behavior. A key feature of Google Trends analysis is that it allows for identification of items of interest for internet users.

RQ 1: How extensive was online activity related to the New Jersey drone story?

Between November 26 and December 13, online conversation surged to 170,000 mentions (with93,000 unique discussions) across social media platforms, marking an astronomical 19,000% increase compared to the prior period, which saw just 878 posts. A dramatic spike in activity occurred on December 11, with discussions increasing nearly 800% from the previous day. X emerged as the dominant platform, accounting for 86% of social discussions, leading the discussions surrounding the unidentified drones in New Jersey. The focus of these heated exchanges involved a series of mysterious drones reportedly flying over New Jersey, sparking intense speculation andconflicting statements from officials.

RQ 2: What was the sentiment/emotion of online content related to the New Jersey drone story?

The emotions expressed in social media posts related to the mysterious drone activity over New Jersey were overwhelmingly dominated by fear, which accounted for 45% of the identified emotions. When combined with disgust, the two emotions together accounted for 83% of the overall sentiment. The ongoing saga of the drones triggered widespread concern over national security and public safety. Many users expressed fear about the potential threats posed by the drones, including surveillance of U.S. Coast Guard vessels, suspicious activities attributed to "non-human intelligence," the possibility of terrorist attacks at mass gatherings, the spraying of unidentified materials, and surveillance of sensitive locations such as military bases, residential areas, and federal buildings.

Search activity for the word “drone” increased by 1900% from the period before the firstsighting of a drone in New Jersey. Brandwatch data confirms this spike with over 116,000 posts onX (formerly Twitter) appearing in this period. Noteworthy also is the geolocation of search activity. The state searching for “drone” most regularly was New Jersey.

 

[Chip]

 

[mavic3usa]

The Price and Value of Fear

Source: ONLINE ACTIVITY RELATED TO “NEW JERSEY DRONES” INCREASES BY 1900% WITH “FEAR” AS THE DOMINANT EMOTION

Excerpts:

Given the virality of the New Jersey drone story and the tendency for unusual events to affect the tone of discourse around these events, this study seeks to explore two critical dimensions of the event. Specifically, it will evaluate the extent to which the drone story has spread online and examine the emotional and psychological impact on the online public. In doing so, two key research questions will be considered:

Research Question 1: How extensive was online activity related to the New Jersey drone story?
Research Question 2: What was the sentiment/emotion of online content related to the New Jerseydrone story?

To capture social media discussions, this study utilized Brandwatch, a leading social listening tool designed to monitor andanalyze online conversations across various platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram,YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit. Prior to creating a search query, the researchers conducted exploratory research across these platforms to identify the most commonly used keywords andphrases related to the New Jersey drone story.

Terms such as “drones in New Jersey,” “drone sightings in New Jersey,” “flying objects in New Jersey,” and “mysterious drones” were identified and used to create a search query on Brandwatch.The data collection focused on the period from November 26 to December 13, 2024, a time frame selected due to notable surges in social media discussions during this period. Brandwatch'scapabilities allowed the researchers to gather a wide range of posts, comments, and mentions associated with the drone sightings, providing insights into public sentiment and key themes in theonline discourse. Second, a trend analysis was utilized to evaluate search behavior online. Google Trends analysis was employed to see if the New Jersey drone story had affected broader internet search behavior. A key feature of Google Trends analysis is that it allows for identification of items of interest for internet users.

RQ 1: How extensive was online activity related to the New Jersey drone story?

Between November 26 and December 13, online conversation surged to 170,000 mentions (with93,000 unique discussions) across social media platforms, marking an astronomical 19,000% increase compared to the prior period, which saw just 878 posts. A dramatic spike in activity occurred on December 11, with discussions increasing nearly 800% from the previous day. X emerged as the dominant platform, accounting for 86% of social discussions, leading the discussions surrounding the unidentified drones in New Jersey. The focus of these heated exchanges involved a series of mysterious drones reportedly flying over New Jersey, sparking intense speculation andconflicting statements from officials.

RQ 2: What was the sentiment/emotion of online content related to the New Jersey drone story?

The emotions expressed in social media posts related to the mysterious drone activity over New Jersey were overwhelmingly dominated by fear, which accounted for 45% of the identified emotions. When combined with disgust, the two emotions together accounted for 83% of the overall sentiment. The ongoing saga of the drones triggered widespread concern over national security and public safety. Many users expressed fear about the potential threats posed by the drones, including surveillance of U.S. Coast Guard vessels, suspicious activities attributed to "non-human intelligence," the possibility of terrorist attacks at mass gatherings, the spraying of unidentified materials, and surveillance of sensitive locations such as military bases, residential areas, and federal buildings.

Search activity for the word “drone” increased by 1900% from the period before the firstsighting of a drone in New Jersey. Brandwatch data confirms this spike with over 116,000 posts onX (formerly Twitter) appearing in this period. Noteworthy also is the geolocation of search activity. The state searching for “drone” most regularly was New Jersey.

I was especially disgusted with the lies told by the highest government officials, lies to the People expecting us to actually believe the nonsense they were saying.