Mysterious Drone Sightings Spark Confusion in South Florida

by | Dec 22, 2024 | Miami News | 0 comments

Several South Florida residents, including Rebecca Davila and Eric Stanley, have reported unusual sightings of drones or mysterious lights in the sky, prompting questions about their origins. Davila, who has filmed what she believes to be drones over Plantation for two weeks, described seeing pulsating, silent lights with no noise—unlike the loud planes often heard from nearby airports. Stanley, in Sweetwater, described the lights as “weird colors,” comparing them to a plasma ball.

These sightings, which have occurred near military installations and local neighborhoods, have left residents puzzled about the nature of the objects. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reassured the public that there is no national security threat, but clarified that all drones must have visible lights for identification at night. However, the source of these specific sightings remains unclear.

While more than one million drones are registered in the U.S., the FAA and local lawmakers are still investigating who may be operating these mysterious craft. For now, residents continue to seek answers, with many wondering if these are drones or something else entirely.