Eglin AFB Orb Footage
In 2023, footage emerged of a metallic orb captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Released during congressional hearings, the clear daylight video showed a spherical object with no visible propulsion or control surfaces. It represented some of the clearest military UAP footage ever publicly released.
The Eglin AFB orb footage, released during the 2023 congressional UAP hearings, provided some of the clearest military UAP imagery ever made public. A silver, metallic sphere with no visible means of propulsion was captured by an MQ-9 Reaper drone in broad daylight, demonstrating the type of UAP that military personnel have been reporting for years.
The Footage
The video was released by Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, director of AARO (All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office):
Source: Captured by an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle.
Location: Near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Object: A metallic, silver-colored spherical object.
Conditions: Clear daylight, providing excellent visibility.
Quality: The footage is remarkably clear compared to most UAP videos.
The Object Characteristics
The video showed distinctive features:
Shape: Perfectly spherical.
Surface: Metallic, reflective, silver-colored.
Size: Estimated at approximately 1-4 feet in diameter based on context.
Propulsion: No visible propulsion system, exhaust, or control surfaces.
Movement: Steady flight despite apparent lack of propulsion.
Context of Release
The footage was released during official proceedings:
Congressional Hearing: Shown during AARO briefings to Congress.
Official Source: Released by the government’s official UAP investigation office.
Purpose: To illustrate the type of objects being reported by military personnel.
Transparency: Part of increased government openness about UAP.
AARO Analysis
Dr. Kirkpatrick provided context:
Typical UAP: He indicated this type of object represents a common category of UAP report.
Frequency: Such spheres have been reported frequently by military pilots and sensors.
No Explanation: AARO had not identified what the object was.
Ongoing Investigation: The footage was part of continuing analysis.
Similar Sightings
The Eglin sphere fits a pattern:
Navy Pilot Reports: Pilots have reported metallic spheres for years.
Gimbal Area: Similar objects have been reported in the same regions as the famous Navy videos.
Global Reports: Spherical UAP have been reported worldwide.
Consistency: The object matches descriptions from many independent witnesses.
Why It Matters
The footage is significant for several reasons:
Clarity: Unlike many grainy UAP videos, this footage is clear.
Official Source: Released by the U.S. government through official channels.
Daylight: Captured in clear daylight conditions.
Reaper Sensors: Captured by sophisticated military equipment.
Unexplained: Remains unidentified despite analysis.
The MQ-9 Reaper
The platform that captured the footage is noteworthy:
Capabilities: The MQ-9 is a sophisticated surveillance drone.
Sensors: Equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors.
Military Use: Used for reconnaissance and combat operations.
Data Quality: Capable of capturing detailed imagery.
Spherical UAP
The metallic sphere category is well-documented:
Historical Reports: Spherical UFOs have been reported since at least the 1940s.
Foo Fighters: WWII pilots reported spherical objects following aircraft.
Modern Reports: Contemporary military reports frequently describe metallic spheres.
Unknown Purpose: What these objects are and what they’re doing remains unknown.
Official Reactions
The footage prompted discussion:
Congressional Interest: Members of Congress noted the quality and unexplained nature.
Media Coverage: The clear footage received significant attention.
Public Awareness: The video helped illustrate what UAP reports actually describe.
Scientific Interest: Researchers noted the potential for analysis.
Unanswered Questions
The footage raises questions:
What Is It?: The object remains unidentified.
Propulsion: How does it fly without visible propulsion?
Origin: Is it foreign technology, domestic, or unknown?
Purpose: What is it doing in military airspace?
Part of the Pattern
The Eglin footage fits the broader UAP picture:
Consistent Reports: Spherical objects are frequently reported.
Multiple Sensors: Similar objects have been detected on radar and infrared.
No Attribution: Despite frequency, these objects remain unidentified.
Official Acknowledgment: The government now acknowledges these encounters.
Legacy
The Eglin AFB orb footage represents:
- Some of the clearest military UAP footage ever publicly released
- Official government acknowledgment of unexplained objects
- Evidence supporting pilots’ reports of metallic spheres
- Ongoing mystery about what operates in American airspace
Whatever the metallic sphere captured near Eglin AFB proves to be, its release marked another step toward transparency about what military personnel have been observing for decades.
Sources
- AARO congressional briefing
- Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick presentation
- Congressional UAP hearings (2023)