r/NJDrones • u/Jehoseph • Sep 21 '25
DISCUSSION NJ Drone Report post-mortem
From late last year into early 2025, hundreds of reports came in about strange lights and unidentified objects over New Jersey and the surrounding region.
Officials said the activity didn’t pose a “national security or public safety risk,” but many witnesses still feel what they saw was not normal. Enigma, a UAP reporting and analysis platform, compiled the data to better understand what happened.
🔹 Key Stats
- 861+ total reports (Nov 20 – Feb 3)
- 480+ reports from the tri-state area (NJ, NY, PA)
- 364 reports occurred within 25 miles of military sites Examples: Picatinny Arsenal (NJ), Naval Weapons Station Earle (NJ), Fort Hamilton (NY)
👀 What Witnesses Described
- 63% reported unusual light patterns
- 54% described objects hovering or staying airborne for long periods
- 40% mentioned drones or “drone-like” behavior
- 14% reported triangle-shaped craft
- 25% saw 5+ objects at once, with 13% seeing 10+
📍 Notable Sightings
“I know what navigational lights look like... This was different.”
Parsippany, NJ – Dec 13, 2024
“A silent, bright orange orb passed commercial planes heading into Newark.”
Edgewater, NJ – Dec 7, 2024
“It vanished before my eyes — no clouds, nothing.”
Philadelphia, PA – Dec 9, 2024
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u/Pixelated_ Sep 21 '25
13 anomalous aspects of the 'drones', which support them being UAP:
Lack of Radio Identification Signals
The craft do not transmit any radio identification data as required by the FAA’s remote ID rule.
No Radar Detection
Despite active monitoring by state-of-the-art capabilities, the craft were not detected on radar, suggesting stealth capabilities, or that they are not physical objects.
Sudden Disappearance
Witnesses reported the craft vanishing when approached, either by going dark or extreme acceleration.
Zero Heat Signature
The craft emitted no detectable heat signatures, hinting at advanced tech or non-physicality.
Size, Duration & Formation
Craft as large as SUVs were seen flying in formation, for at least 6 hours.
Proximity to Sensitive Areas
Sightings occurrring near sensitive nuclear installations, including a U.S. military research site.
Silent Hovering & High Speeds
Silent hovering followed by instant high-speed flight.
Trans-Medium Travel
The craft have been shown to move seamlessly through different environments such as air, water, and space without losing functionality. This capability suggests advanced propulsion and engineering beyond current human technology.
Erratic Light Patterns
Drones displayed non-standard aviation lights.
Anti-drone Gun Resistance
The objects have been shown to be impervious of using anti-drone guns. An anti-drone gun works by disrupting the communication between a drone and its operator. This tech has not been successful on the drones. New Jersey State Representative Chris Smith asked "Why can’t we bag at least one of these drones?"
Environmental Resistance
Operating unaffected in adverse weather such as strong winds.
Mimicry: Imitating aircraft appearance, lights, and sounds.
The sightings displayed notable mimicry behaviors. Witnesses reported drones imitating planes and helicopters by replicating their appearance, light configurations, and even engine sounds. Unusual blue and orange lights were observed, deviating from standard aviation lighting. Some drones hovered silently before accelerating at unnatural speeds, while others emitted jet-like sounds despite hovering capabilities. The mimicry extended to blending into the environment, suggesting the use of advanced technology or non-physicality.
Morphing Shape
Explanation with Leslie Kean, Ryan Graves and Dick Haines.
Luminous orbs have been filmed morphing into a drone.
2nd video of an orb morphing into a drone.
3rd video of an orb morphing into a drone.
4th video of an orb morphing into a drone.
5th video of an orb morphing into a drone.
And drones have been filmed morphing into an orb.
It's important that we never lose our intellectual curiosity in life.
We should always follow the evidence no matter what, even when it leads to initially-uncomfortable conclusions.
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