In a recent event, popular podcast host Joe Rogan expressed his “genuine concern” after watching a video that delved into the mysterious purpose of drones flying around the tristate area. The video proposed that these unmanned aerial vehicles might be on the hunt for hazardous substances.
John Ferguson, who serves as the CEO of a remote aircraft system firm based in Kansas, provided his insights through a detailed video on TikTok. He theorized that the drones’ missions might include detecting “gas leaks,” “radioactive material,” or other ground-based anomalies.
Ferguson articulated, “The only reason why you would ever fly an unmanned aircraft at night is if you’re looking for something.” He shared his belief that these drones are “trying to smell something on the ground — gas leaks, radioactive material, whatever.”
Despite having years of experience in his field, Ferguson pointed out that his thoughts were merely an informed hypothesis, and he fully admitted to not verifying this theory with others. “I’ve not bounced this off anybody,” he openly admitted.
While acknowledging the potential for his theory to be incorrect, he was careful not to spread false information. “So if you think it’s bulls–t, whatever, that’s cool. I don’t want to spread misinformation, as we know that there’s a lot of that going around,” Ferguson prudently added.
Regardless of its speculative nature, Ferguson’s theory resonated with numerous online spectators, including Joe Rogan. Rogan, using his platform X (previously known as Twitter), remarked, “This is the first video about these drones that has got me genuinely concerned.”
Historically, Rogan has voiced skepticism towards governmental explanations about these drones, labeling them “sus.” His doubts emerged following statements by White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, who downplayed the incidents, explaining that they did not pose a public safety concern. Kirby further suggested that numerous sightings were in fact manned aircraft.
In alignment with Kirby, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also addressed these incidents during an interview on ABC News. “Some of those drone sightings are, in fact, drones,” Mayorkas explained. “Some are manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones. And we do see duplicative reporting.”
Mayorkas assured the public that his department was vigilantly monitoring the situation, deploying necessary resources and technology. “If there is any reason for concern, if we identify any foreign involvement or criminal activity, we will communicate with the American people accordingly,” he affirmed. “Right now, we are not aware of any. If we become aware of any, we will communicate accordingly and take appropriate action.”
