{"id":8606,"date":"2026-04-23T01:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T01:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/i-have-an-update-no-it-s-not-comedy-it-s-serious-but-it-s-also-funny-and-a-little-scary-3\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:56:32","slug":"i-have-an-update-no-it-s-not-comedy-it-s-serious-but-it-s-also-funny-and-a-little-scary-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thataintnoplane.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/i-have-an-update-no-it-s-not-comedy-it-s-serious-but-it-s-also-funny-and-a-little-scary-3\/","title":{"rendered":"I have an update. No it’s not comedy, it’s serious. But it’s also funny and a little scary."},"content":{"rendered":"

Unsettling Encounter: A Close Call with a Low-Flying Unidentified Aerial Object<\/strong><\/p>\n

In today’s blog, I want to share a startling account that blurs the lines between the everyday and the extraordinary. While this story might sound like something out of a science fiction film, it was recounted by a friend in New Jersey who experienced something eerily unusual\u2014an encounter that is both intriguing and unsettling.<\/p>\n

A Surprising Sight in the Neighborhood<\/h3>\n

The evening seemed routine. After finishing dinner, my friend stepped outside to dispose of the trash. It was then that an unexpected sight caught his attention: a drone approaching directly toward the back of his house. The drone was remarkably low\u2014closer than any he’s seen before\u2014and, surprisingly, it emitted no sound. No hum of propellers, no noise at all. Its silent approach was jarring, especially given its proximity.<\/p>\n

An Unusual Behavior<\/h3>\n

What happened next defied expectations. According to my friend, the drone’s flight pattern appeared inexplicable. He attempted to interact with the object by throwing a couple of corn cobs\u2014one missed entirely, and the other nearly hit the drone. Surprisingly, the drone did not react; it didn\u2019t alter course or show any signs of flight disturbance. It simply continued its trajectory unaffected.<\/p>\n

In a moment of curiosity and concern, he speculated on how to handle the situation. While he admits he could have potentially shot it down, he chose not to, mindful of legal consequences and safety.<\/p>\n

An Impossible Flight Maneuver<\/h3>\n

The most perplexing part occurred when he threw a second corn cob with greater force, aiming perhaps to deflect or divert the object. The drone responded in an extraordinary way: it tilted onto its side by approximately 90 degrees but maintained its speed and flight path. This tilt, however, did not influence its movement in any visible manner. It just tilted and continued as if untouched.<\/p>\n

This behavior is highly unusual\u2014standard consumer drones do not typically perform such abrupt and controlled mid-air tilts without affecting their flight stability. The maneuver, combined with the silent approach and unaltered trajectory, raises questions about what this object truly was.<\/p>\n

Reflection and Speculation<\/h3>\n

While it’s tempting to attribute such an incident to drone activity or local hobbyists, the described behavior challenges conventional understanding. The silent approach, unreactive response to external disturbances, and the unique tilting maneuver go beyond the capabilities of common consumer drone technology.<\/p>\n

This encounter leaves many open questions:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nUnsettling Encounter: A Close Call with a Low-Flying Unidentified Aerial Object In today’s blog, I want to share a startling account that blurs the lines between the everyday and the extraordinary. While this story might sound like something out of a science fiction film, it was recounted by a friend in New Jersey who experienced…\n<\/div>\n
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