Drone and UFO Scare in New Jersey Linked to Private Company’s Demonstration

A private firm that showcased a distinct aircraft at a recent Army conference is reportedly linked to a mysterious drone and “UFO” incident that occurred in New Jersey last year, sources told the Post.

During the UAS and Effects Summit held at Fort Rucker in August, a private contractor wowed attendees by performing a live demonstration of a manned aircraft. The unusual design and flight patterns captured the audience’s attention.

“Remember that UFO scare in New Jersey last year? That was us,” an anonymous contractor employee revealed to a small group after the demonstration, according to an attendee at the summit.

Evidence shared with the Post featured the peculiar aircraft, which one of the company’s employees claimed was responsible for the “UFO scare” in New Jersey. The company reportedly tested its capabilities over Garden State in November 2024, asserting that it was not required to inform the public about its activities because of its civilian government contract.

Video footage provided to the Post shows a four-winged aircraft, approximately 20 feet in length, flying close to the treetops, capturing the attention of numerous soldiers on the ground.

A veteran drone expert who witnessed the flying object at Fort Rucker on August 12 expressed, “I thought the military was testing something on the other side of the base.”

“It gives off a UFO vibe, as it defies expectations,” they added, noting an “uncanny valley” feeling while watching it glide silently across the sky.

Officials indicated that as the aircraft turned, it became nearly invisible, explaining, “That’s likely why people reported seeing it in the sky, only for it to vanish.” The demonstration lasted around 30 minutes in the controlled airspace at Fort Rucker.

They also mentioned that the manned aircraft offers an unrealistic appearance, making it easy for civilians to mistake it for a UFO.

Fort Rucker’s leadership approved all conference participants, implementing strict regulations for engagement, which notably included banning drones and aircraft with components made in China. “That would definitely require coordination,” officials acknowledged.

However, attempts to reach Fort Rucker for comments were unsuccessful.

Notably, the surge in drone sightings in New Jersey began on November 13, 2024, over the Army Base Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County, continuing until early December.

In January, President Trump’s Federal Aviation Administration reported that the majority of mysterious drone sightings stemmed from hobbyists and recreational pilots.