Tech & Innovation - December 18, 2024

2024 Drone Hysteria: Unraveling the Mystery

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The drone hysteria of 2024 has been a hot topic for weeks, with sightings spreading beyond New Jersey. Despite reassurances from authorities, the public remains anxious. The situation has been exacerbated by the spread of misinformation on social media and the inability of phone cameras to properly capture these aerial phenomena.

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The Role of Authorities

The usual authorities have been of little help, providing vague statements such as 'There continues to be no known threat to public safety,' failing to alleviate public anxiety.

Social Media Misinformation

Social media has played a significant role in spreading misinformation about the sightings. In many reported cases, what people have seen are actually planes, stars, meteors, or drones sent up by drone hunters.

Limitations of Phone Cameras

The situation is further complicated by the limitations of phone cameras, which are not equipped to capture clear images of objects flying in the sky.

Keeping Track

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide the most accurate information possible.

This is a perfect storm for clout-chasing politicians and our phone cameras aren't really up to the task of taking pictures of stuff flying around in the sky.