‘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/Warped_Mindless 17d ago

They do but they edit it once it becomes obvious that it’s just a plane. These people want the views.

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u/Risley 17d ago

FYI PEOPLE, THERES A GOD DAMN AIRPORT CLOSE BY SO YOU CANT JUST ASSUME A LIGHT IN THE SKY ISNT A PLANE LANDING.

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u/HolyGhost_AfterDark 17d ago

It's a hundred percent planes. The potomac river is behind the capital which is the flight path for Ronald Reagan Intl. Airport. I have a flight path for Intl. Airport by my house and I guess I am just used to seeing this but I am also one who looks up constantly and likes to plane spot. It's almost as if people just never paid attention before so now they are freaking out when they see planes which can look different at night. Also depending what angle you are looking at them because you will see different patterns of lights based on the angle. They can also appear to be flying slow or hovering especially at night when there is less of a refrence point.

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u/UnderTheTexanSun 17d ago

A frightening amount of Americans don't know one of the following (or all 3): The moon orbits the earth, the sun is a star, the moon is sometimes visible during the day.

I've encountered these people. "The sun is a star????" Their brains are going haywire as they try to understand it. Grown adults, otherwise successful people too.

Is it the education system? Lack of curiosity? I think part of it is also that so many people live in cities and suburbs now so there's almost no visible stars. If you're in a place with little light pollution, you're naturally going to look up at the night sky more often because it's beautiful.

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u/SakuraAndi 17d ago

My MIL didn't know the moon could be out in the daytime. She was in her 60's. I was like, do you ever look up??

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u/roastedhambone 17d ago

Don’t forget the lead poisoning

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u/cytherian 16d ago

Unbelievable. And sickeningly sad... that such stupidity is even allowed to graduate from high school.