Reports of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey have sparked widespread speculation, with many wondering whether the objects could be part of a larger, more sinister plot. However, former Illinois GOP House Representative Adam Kinzinger is putting those fears to rest.
Kinzinger, now a senior political commentator for CNN, took to the airwaves to share his take on the situation. After spending two days analyzing footage of the so-called “drone” sightings, Kinzinger is confident that the mysterious objects are not drones at all, but rather commercial airplanes flying at high altitudes.
“I’ve spent the last couple of days looking at every one of these videos, every video I have seen on Twitter, and on the Internet are all airplanes,” Kinzinger said. “They’re literally all airplanes.”
His analysis comes amidst growing panic and speculation about the identity of the unidentified objects. While some government officials and even a local New Jersey resident have suggested that the objects are drones, Kinzinger dismissed these claims, pointing to the clear evidence he found in the videos.
According to Kinzinger, some of the footage that sparked the frenzy actually shows stable aircraft, mistakenly identified as drones by onlookers. These are, in fact, commercial airplanes flying at 30,000 feet—high enough to be visible in the sky but easily confused with unmanned aerial vehicles.
“The point of what I’m hearing from the FBI is we don’t see a threat here,” Kinzinger explained. “Honestly, every video I’ve seen, and I’ve spent the last couple of days looking at all of them, are airplanes. They’re literally all airplanes!”
Kinzinger did not completely rule out the possibility of drones, but he emphasized that if drones were involved, the images align with FAA regulations, which would mean they’re operating legally. The lighting patterns—green on the right, red on the left, and a strobe—are standard for drones, he noted.
“If there are drones out there, the pictures shown demonstrate drones complying with FAA lighting requirements,” he said. “It’s not Iran. It’s not aliens. If there are drones, my guess is they belong to a company testing legally, with no obligation to notify the public.”
Kinzinger’s reassurances echo a statement from the White House, which confirmed that some of the objects are indeed drones. However, they emphasized that no national security threat, criminal activity, or public safety concern had been identified.
“At this point, we have not identified any basis for believing that these drones pose any threat,” the statement read.
Kinzinger’s expertise and reassurance come as the nation continues to grapple with drone-related concerns. A former US Representative from 2011 to 2023, Kinzinger was known for his vocal stance on national security and his criticism of former President Donald Trump. After leaving Congress, he joined CNN, where he remains a trusted voice on political analysis and security issues.
While some may continue to entertain the possibility of a more elaborate mystery, Kinzinger’s investigation suggests that the truth behind the New Jersey sightings is far less dramatic than originally believed.
