‘Drones’ reported flying over US capitol Video

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“Observed from this location for 5 minutes, during which the light source remained almost entirely stationary."

A formation of potential "drones" was seen hovering stationary near the U.S. Capitol Building. The "drones" alternated colors and were noticeably brighter than the other aircraft visible in the sky during the video.

United States Capitol Police Public Information Office was contacted for further information."

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u/HolyGhost_AfterDark 17d ago

It is most likely planes landing at Ronald Reagan Intl. Airport. The flight path is right behind the capital over the potomac river. When planes at night are flying right at you with their landing lights on it looks exactly like this and they will appear to be hardly moving almost hovering. I know this sub is sick of everyone saying planes but the problem is a lot these of videos are planes. People need to be checking flight radar. It needs to be a requirement you post time and location and a screen shot of flight radar or something because it's getting ridiclous. I want the truth as much as anybody but claiming every light in the sky is a drone or UAP is not helping.

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u/nostrathomas85 16d ago edited 16d ago

Using the flag in the background as a reference point, observe the distance to the lights in the sky at both the beginning and the end of the video. that shows they aren't stationary like this person claims.

planes at that distance look slow enough to be mistaken as stationary, especially when the camera is all over the place. a tri-pod would be a good investment for them, when locked down it would help them see if something is stationary or not.

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u/East_Quality5660 16d ago

Why did they shut down NY airport? Why press conferences? Are your people on the take or really this dense?
Talk about “frogs in the pot”. I hope your job does not require critical thinking

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u/HolyGhost_AfterDark 16d ago

I never said there aren't drones or UAP I only stated that this particular vidoe is most likely planes and a lot of others could easily just be aircraft. Just becuase strange things are happening doesn't mean people aren't misidentifying mundane things in the sky. Pretty ironic that you are telling me to use critical thinking, I think you could use some your self.

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u/[deleted] 15d ago

Not most likely, it 100% is