Unexplained Drone Sighting Wave Across Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas
A mysterious wave of large drone-like object sightings occurred across Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas over several weeks. Despite investigations by the FAA, FBI, and Air Force, no responsible party was identified. The coordinated nocturnal flights of objects described as larger than conventional drones remained unexplained, raising UAP-adjacent security concerns.
Background
From late December 2019 through January 2020, hundreds of witnesses across Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas reported formations of large unidentified drones flying in grid patterns at night.
The objects featured bright lights and were estimated to have 6-foot wingspans. Despite investigations by the FAA, FBI, Air Force, and local law enforcement, no operator was ever identified.
The Incident
Witnesses observed large unidentified drones in formations.
- Flying in grid patterns at night
- Featured bright lights
- Estimated 6-foot wingspans
Locations
Reports came from multiple states.
- Colorado
- Nebraska
- Kansas
Investigation
Multiple agencies conducted probes.
- FAA
- FBI
- Air Force
- Local law enforcement
No operator was identified despite these efforts.
Significance
The events had notable impacts.
- Prompted emergency meetings among county sheriffs
- Raised serious questions about unregulated drone activity in US airspace near critical infrastructure