New Jersey Drone Theories: What Do Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Joe Rogan Think?

The New Jersey drones are astonishing and confusing the world. For almost a month, no clear answer has been provided by anyone, or, more importantly, by the US government. Here are the most common trending theories of what these drones could be. Twitter via @grok

Government Psyop

Some speculate these drones are part of a government psychological operation designed to gauge public reactions or simulate scenarios for emergency preparedness, potentially testing how communities respond to mysterious aerial phenomena. CDC

Foreign Military Threat

There's a theory suggesting these drones could be from a foreign power, actively probing U.S. defenses to gather intelligence or test response capabilities, with some pointing fingers at nations like Iran or China, known for their drone programs. Pexels/Burak

Secret U.S. Military Test

Security experts have hinted that the U.S. might be testing advanced drone technology as part of a secretive military program, possibly evaluating new surveillance or combat drones for future strategic use. Pexels/Somchai Kongkamsri

Project Blue Beam

Conspiracy theorists link these sightings to the long-standing Project Blue Beam theory, suggesting that they could be a prelude to a staged alien invasion, intended to manipulate global populations for political or control purposes. Google Gemini

Surveillance of Sensitive Sites

Another theory posits that these drones specifically surveil sensitive military installations like the Picatinny Arsenal to gather intelligence or test how well these sites can detect and respond to aerial intrusions. Wikimedia

Copycat Phenomenon

Local officials and drone experts have suggested that the initial sightings might have sparked a copycat situation, where hobbyists or curious individuals are now flying their own drones, contributing to the ongoing mystery and sightings. Pexels/Szabó Viktor

Commercial or Hobbyist Drones

Some believe these could be regular commercial or hobbyist drones that are being misidentified due to the high volume of drone traffic in New Jersey's airspace, especially at night when distinguishing features are less visible. Pexels/osama naser

Alien or Extraterrestrial Activity

While mostly considered fringe, some right-wing commentators and conspiracy enthusiasts have suggested these drones might be of extraterrestrial origin or part of a covert operation to stage an alien encounter, stirring public curiosity and fear. Google Gemini

Drone Hysteria and Misidentification

Experts argue that many of these sightings are likely just misidentified airplanes or other aerial phenomena. Public hysteria amplifies the perception of mystery, leading to a cycle of over-reporting and speculation. Canva

Training for Drone Warfare

There's speculation that these drones might be involved in training exercises for drone warfare, possibly conducted by the U.S. military or a private entity, to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for future conflicts involving unmanned aerial vehicles.

These theories reflect a range of speculation from official investigations to wild internet rumors, highlighting the intrigue and confusion surrounding the drone sightings. Let’s see what some influential voices think. Canva

Elon Musk

Musk has been relatively quiet about the New Jersey drones, but he did make a statement suggesting his AI, Grok, could explain the situation. This was more of a promotional nod to his AI chatbot rather than a direct comment on the drones themselves. He has also expressed skepticism about UFOs in the past, suggesting if there were such entities, they would be very subtle. However, he hasn't specifically addressed these drone sightings in detail publicly. Heisenberg Media/Wikimedia

Donald Trump

Trump has shown concern over the drone situation, going as far as to suggest that the government knows more about the drones than they are admitting. He has called for the drones to be shot down, emphasizing that if they represent a threat, the public should be informed. Trump's comments reflect his general distrust in the current administration's handling of security issues. Heisenberg Media/Wikimedia

Joe Rogan

Rogan has expressed genuine concern about the drone sightings, particularly after watching a video by John Ferguson, the CEO of a drone company, who speculated that these drones might be searching for gas leaks or radioactive material. Rogan called the official government explanations "sus" and humorously hoped they were "adderalled up incels" rather than something more ominous. His commentary adds to the public's speculation and skepticism regarding the official narrative. Canva