Sighting Report Near Grantham, NC
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 5:35 PM – 5:41 PM EST
Location: Near Grantham, NC, looking northeast
My brother and I witnessed an unusual object while I was flying my drone in an area frequently visited by jets from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Being somewhat experienced in identifying aircraft, we found this particular object puzzling. It resembled a shiny piece of falling debris, akin to foil, but intriguingly, it maintained a consistent altitude as it moved across the horizon. We followed it until it disappeared behind some trees.
The object caught my brother’s attention while I was operating the drone. I quickly landed it, retrieved my phone, and managed to capture two videos and several photos of the sighting. While there may be a logical explanation for it, it’s worth noting that there weren’t any planes visible in the sky at that moment.
That’s an intriguing sighting! It sounds like you and your brother have a good grasp on identifying local aircraft, so it’s interesting that this object caught your attention. The shiny, foil-like appearance could suggest a few possibilities, such as a balloon or some type of debris caught in the wind. The fact that it maintained a consistent height as it moved across the horizon is particularly curious, especially since you didn’t observe any nearby aircraft.
It would be interesting to see the videos and pictures you took, as they could provide additional context or clues about what you witnessed. Have you considered checking for any local reports or sightings around that time? Sometimes, other people in the area might have noticed something similar, which could help to clarify the situation. Overall, it sounds like a mysterious experience, and it’s great that you documented it!