I spend an average of two hours outside nearly every day, sometimes on local streets and others along trails and wooded areas. I see wildlife nearly every day, from deer to foxes and racoons. I've also been sprayed by skunks multiple times over the years, thanks to an inquisitive black lab who accompanies me when I'm on foot instead of on a bike. I see plenty of hawks and buzzards. I've even had too brief encounters with a bear. But I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen a bald eagle or a coyote, though I know they're out there. At night, I occasionally like to step outside to look at the stars or watch for northern lights on those rare occasions when they are in the forecast. I've never seen them. And unlike many local people on Facebook, I have yet to see a single drone in the sky at night. Like bald eagles and coyotes, I'm sure they are out there. But I've yet to see one flying in Nazareth airspace at night. Have you?
Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson, whose company supplies sophisticated drone technology to the US Military, told ABC News that he doubts they come from our adversaries because they are using proper FAA lighting to display their presence, making it way too easy to shoot them down. He said they are too large to be consumer drones but it's not his company so stop calling him, lol.
Thompson adds that all drones are required to have a remote ID, and you can download a free app like Drone Scanner to determine of the required ID is being broadcast if you spot one. I have downloaded this app but have so far have nothing.
Because these sightings are at night, when your eyes play tricks with you, I believe that some people might be mistaking planes as drones. So contrary to some suggestions, it would be both reckless and irresponsible to shoot down what might turn out to be a plane.
It would also be irresponsible.
I'd agree, however, that more transparency from President Joe Biden's administration is needed if he decided to take a break from commuting the sentences of corrupt judges.
Here's what Judge John Morganelli has to say, in his capacity as a citizen: "What I find incredible is that our military can identify a specific target , FROM OUTER SPACE, such as a terrorist sitting in his car in the middle of Afghanistan, and send a rocket from space to instantly eliminate the target, but they have no idea of the source of a drone in plain sight over NJ!! I don’t think so!"
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Mr. Morganelli has it right. There is NO excuse for anyone in this federal administration to claim they have no idea what is going on up there. We’ve had had such technology to do this for decades!
I believe all of this mystery has caused dozens of small, private citizen owned drones to fly up from backyards to participate adding to the confusion, though.
The lack of complete explanation from this government is shameful. It WILL add to the negative impression of this Democrat-led administration as it closes out a messy exit from a failed reign that has tarnished our nation’s reputation in several instances beyond just this.
McClure was on Tv and is concerned with the drones. He may have to send up his county Airforce to intercede. Barron Von Footinmouth will serve as the Imperial air marshal.
There were a dozen over talon energy in mount bethel as per PSP.
They have been around the slate belt area heavily this weekend.
Rumor is these drones have the ability to detect radiation and that they are searching for a dirty bomb.
Scary thought.
Never ever trust any government.
Hi Bernie
Residing in Hecktown, I've seen Eagles on several occasions as they flew over our home. Several years ago they had a nest on the Monocacy Creek just off of Rt 191 On the Archibald Johnston Estate.. Also. We used to spot Eagles nesting on a tower along the Saucon Creek just before you go into Hellertown (on the right hand side). We had a coyote killed on Hecktown road but the carcass disappeared by the time I was making my return trip from the mall. We also had a coyote kill rabbits in our yard. I didn't get any pictures because it happens so fast, but next time I see a coyote or an Eagle, I will try to get a picture . I'll keep you posted.
Jerry
Why who would ever want to set off a dirty bomb in our country?
It’s not like we’ve let millions of unknown people stream across our borders lately or anything like that.
We're counting on politicians whose VCR clocks have been blinking 12:00 for 18 years to understand and solve these tech issues. Good luck.
From the original post:
“… told ABC News that he doubts they come from our adversaries because they are using proper FAA lighting to display their presence, making it way too easy to shoot them down.”
Two points:
1). Like ABC News has any credibility. What’s next, a quote from the old gals on The View” (also a proud part of ABC News)?
2). Why wouldn’t drones operated by foreign adversaries use FAA markings? What better way to fit in and cause confusion? Also, there have been reports of the drones in question turning off the lights when being tracked by local authorities.
From the original post: “I've also been sprayed by skunks multiple times over the years…”
I never knew that skunks sprayed their own kind.
Here in southwestern Northampton County, on a clear summer night I have counted over 20 airplanes in the sky at one time. More people are looking up and probably never realized that we are in an such an active flight pattern zone being to so close to NYC. However, I have seen some drones. One was a clearly not a plane; it was about 200 feet up and larger than the $50 beginner ones. In a typical "I saw Bigfoot but didn't have a camera" moment, my phone was inside. I saw the drone when I was taking out the trash.
But, hitting on the themes: I am no expert but I'm going to guess that a country with a $900B defense budget would be able to quickly figure out if they are foreign or hostile in nature and intent. Of course, that doesn't mean the gov't will divulge it if it were. There's also the possibility that the current administration isn't going to go away without a fight. It's been a lot quieter and calmer that I thought it would be if Trump were re-elected. There could be a false flag in the works (dirty bomb commenter, that's your reason (Similar theme - Google "Operation Northwoods")).
I am sure many of these drones are regular people just having fun and adding to the chaos. But, it's odd that no one has outed themselves online - ("im a gunna fly my drone and f--- with my neighbors" social media posts).
We must all start digging so we can live underground.
Love the Baronfootinmouth!
i cant wait to fly my drone again at night just to screw with you insane people
I agree with John 1000% !
Don't believe your lying eyes- just like the spy balloon, the border is secure, and Joe Biden isn't suffering from dementia, and I'm not going to pardon my son, and on and on! This is par for the course for this terrible, lying administration- just tell the truth!
You wonder why the our government and the complicit mainstream media score so low when it comes to credibility! If this were a Republican administration, they would've started impeachment proceedings already!
With no one in charge, January 20th can't come fast enough!
You had brief encounters with bears just off the bike trail, Lol!
Some Airports had to shut down for over an hour- why is this failed administration so secretive, and feel the need to lie all the time!
have you ever come across otters and twinks out there on the trail or just bears?
Lighten up Francis
I need a Government I can trust- the present administration just lies!
If these drones were in Iraq, you can take them down, but not here! Something needs to change, before there's a catastrophe!
We need a President to answer questions! Trump did a press conference today that lasted 70 mins. Biden never did a press conference longer than 15 mins. and he had staffers pick the questions- I can't wait for Biden to disappear!
Not surprised by Government response- We've gone at least 6 months without a leader!
Have Mclure launch the county budget and bring the drones 👎 down
This is the sane administration that bragged the Afghanistan withdrawal was a success, the Wuhan Lab leak was a joke, Inflation was transitory, the border is secure, and Joe Biden is as sharp as a tack- tge voters tmrejected these clowns, now go away- good riddance!
This is by far, the most incompetent administration in history!
ABC has much more credibility than say, Faux 'News'
China has 270,000 military aged college students in our country. That’s more military aged men and women than our Marine Corp.
China owns millions of acres of American land. Much of it near our military bases.
We are a stupid people. The enemy isn’t at our gate. It’s in our yards.
Drones?????
What percent of those Chinese students are studying STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math)?
America educates Chinas weapons systems designers.
Drones?????
Lying John Kirby & Myorkas claims these are " hobbyist" drones- I know no hobbyist that can fly drones the size of automobiles over Military Installations!
agree 100%
Liars and incompetents: The Biden administration
yes, I've seen them! Trump would've addressed this at the podium on day 1, where this embarrassing Biden administration lies!
He lied more than 10 times!
This is all hysteria. I’ve been really entertained by reading the neighbors report on the ring app. Drones flying all over this clear weekend. One which was from somebody near my home in particular made me laugh. “25-50 drones in a military formation” I saw the “drones” myself they were geese flying south. Another picture from the app showed the Orion constellation. Why no drone sightings last night ? From all of the descriptions this weekend they were flying very low , wouldn’t they be flying under the cloud ceiling then ? Stop with the conspiracies , get off the social media and take a look at the beautiful winter night sky. It’s amazing
I agree 1000%
At least McClure has the Red Barron Von Footinmouth and his Sopwith Camel flying high above the hills of South Mountain and through the Wind Gap to hunt those nasty drones! He may even be able to land behind enemy lines and take on the likes of Lori and her Republican Huns buried deep in the trenches of the Western Front... OK, this has gone on long enough you get the point!
I traded in my VCR for a Laser Disc Player last year. Now who is behind on tech... Huh
Well you must have a general mistrust of all people then. Pro tip. People run the government. Maybe even your neighbors.
They are likely part of government contractor defense projects - and the government isn't going to tell the public what it is doing, or admit that it is.
At 6pm last night, I was coming down the.378 ramp into downtown Bethlehem & a very large drone was hovering over Msin Street & slightly east of Hotel Bethlehem & then veering over hotel & headed north.
There is zero question in my mind as I could see it clearly & definitely not a plane.
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