Possible “Drone” Sighting in North Carolina – February 23, 2025
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Date and Time: February 23, 2025, at 7:13 PM
Location: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
Submission Statement:
I’m a long-time lurker on this subreddit, but this is my first post. I’m from Virginia but currently visiting family in Wilson County, North Carolina. I’ll do my best to detail my experience and the events leading up to this short clip—I completely understand the struggle of capturing these moments on film, as they happen so quickly.
Events Leading Up to the Clip:
Prior to filming, I was home alone for a few hours while my relatives ran errands. They mentioned spotting something hovering above the farm several miles away on their way back, but the object took off as they approached the driveway, which is rather long. I was disappointed they didn’t try to record it since it was reportedly flying at a low altitude.
Moments Before the Clip:
A few minutes after my relatives returned, my aunt, who was outside playing Pokemon Go, called me out to see the object, stating it was making “another pass” over the farm. When I stepped outside, I saw the object directly overhead at a surprisingly low altitude, but I couldn’t discern any specific airframe. It had two white strobe lights on either side and alternating red and green lights at the front and back. The sound it emitted was unlike any aircraft I’ve encountered before—it produced a low-frequency “whirring” noise, which is quite clear in the clip due to the quietness of the countryside.
During the Clip:
While I wish I could have filmed the “drone” sooner or recorded a longer segment, the short video captures its light pattern as it flew to the north-northwest of my position. I believe the audio is even more significant than the video itself; you can hear my Aunt remark, “so it just filmed me out here playing Pokemon Go.” Apologies for that—she wasn’t aware I was trying to capture footage of the object as quickly as possible. Besides her comment, the audio features the unique sound from the craft.
Personal Opinion:
I’m not jumping to conclusions about what this craft might be; I genuinely have no idea what I witnessed. That uncertainty is a major reason why I’m sharing this clip here. I never thought I’d experience something worthy of posting, but here we are. Even if I’m mistaken and this turns out to be a recognizable commercial drone, government aircraft, or something else entirely, what I encountered was unusual enough that I wanted to get the community’s input on it.
That sounds like an intriguing experience! Thank you for sharing your sighting and the details surrounding it. The combination of the unusual noise and the light patterns definitely adds to the mystery of what you encountered. It’s understandable that capturing these moments can be difficult, especially when they happen so quickly.
The sound description you provided is particularly interesting, as many drones typically have a distinct buzzing or whirring sound. It’s possible that what you saw could be something different, especially if it seemed to have unusual lights and made a sound outside of what you would expect from typical drones.
While some may jump to conclusions about the origins of such sightings, your approach to remain open-minded is refreshing. It would be great to hear thoughts from others in the community who may have had similar experiences or who could shed light on what you saw based on your description. Keep an eye out—perhaps you’ll encounter it again or get more information from others who have seen similar things in the area!