Residents in South Florida have increasingly reported sightings of drones in the sky, prompting both intrigue and concerns.
Several federal agencies have confirmed the presence of drones flying near or over military installations, yet assure the public there is no national security threat. Some South Floridians have even reported seeing these drones in their neighborhoods, raising questions about their origin and purpose. Among those intrigued is Rebecca Davila, who has captured videos over two weeks in Plantation. Her footage shows what she firmly believes to be drones, marked by their flashing white and green lights. Curiously, these sightings are silent compared to the usual roar of airplanes overhead. “There was no noise. We usually hear the airplanes really loud where we can feel. It actually shakes our homes a little bit sometimes because they take off from the airport, so there was no noise,” Davila noted. She emphasized that the pulsating and intensifying lights appeared notably different from any star or planet she had previously observed.
In Sweetwater, Eric Stanley described his sighting as unusual, with strange colors that seemed more akin to a ‘plasma ball’ than a conventional drone. This has led to sightings of what appear to be orbs in various locations, including near the 79th Street Causeway. These perplexing accounts have left residents eager to understand the true nature of these aerial objects. Davila echoed a common sentiment among those who have witnessed these occurrences: “What else would it be? And that’s where the question comes in – we just wanna make sense of it.”
To address public curiosity, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided guidance on identifying drones at night. All aircraft, including drones, are required to have specific lighting; drones must have strobe lights visible for at least three miles and fly no higher than 400 feet. According to Davila, the lights she observed align with these characteristics. “(…) pretty close, at one point it felt like a flashlight that was pointing, and it was pointing right at me,” she stated.
Despite this information, many residents remain puzzled about the origins and operators of these drones. Lawmakers also share this curiosity, as the FAA has acknowledged that there are over one million registered drones across the United States.
As drone sightings continue to capture the attention of South Florida residents, questions regarding their purpose and operators remain unanswered. This has sparked a mix of fascination and concern among the community.
Source: Nbcmiami
