There Are Mysterious Drones Flying Over Nebraska And No One Knows Why
If you live in western Nebraska near the Colorado border, it’s possible that you’ve seen some surprising nighttime visions in the sky. Since mid-December, people in northeastern Colorado and Perkins, Hayes and Hitchcock counties in Nebraska have spotted groups of drones flying at night…and no one seems to know why.
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The drones have been spotted flying at night, usually between 7 and 10 p.m., by many witnesses in both states. Local authorities have confirmed that the drones exist, but when they looked into the drones' origin and ownership, they came up short.
The aircraft are larger than hobby drones, with wingspans of up to six feet. They often fly in grid-like formations in squares of 25 miles. They stay far away from buildings and people, but that's no less unsettling for people who live in the area.
Local authorities have reached out to government agencies and private companies to figure out these mystery flights. The US military, DEA, Amazon, and local drone recon companies have denied any knowledge of the drones. Locals are understandably confused and worried about these mysterious nighttime flights.
Local law enforcement officials have said that there is nothing to worry about; the presence of the drones doesn't seem to indicate anything sinister or illegal. They also point out there shooting down the drones is illegal and carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, so leave those guns at home if you happen to see them.
The Federal Aviation Administration is also in the dark. Drone pilots don't have to file flight plans for low-level flights in unrestricted airspace, so it seems that the aircraft pilots, whoever they are, are likely not violating any federal laws.
This video, shot in Colorado, shows just one of the drones hovering in the sky. It stays in the same place for the duration of the video, not really doing anything other than confusing the people on the ground.
If you see the drones, you’re asked to report them to your local sheriff’s office to aid in the investigation efforts.
Have you seen these mysterious drones in the night sky? Who do you think is controlling them and why? Share your thoughts in the comments!
As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
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