Overview
A civilian research collective that monitors anomalous aerial phenomena says it captured video of three unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over New York City on the night of November 10, 2025. The footage, which the team posted to a public repository, prompted a brief but documented exchange with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to the researchers, FBI agents expressed that they were “very concerned” about the encounter and requested a copy of the raw data for further analysis.
The Sighting
The team, which operates under the banner UAP Observation Network (UAP‑ON), employs a network of high‑resolution, night‑vision cameras positioned on rooftops across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. On the evening in question, three distinct objects appeared within a 15‑minute window, each exhibiting flight characteristics that the observers described as “outside the envelope of any known aircraft.”
- Object A hovered at approximately 3,200 feet, remaining stationary for 42 seconds before accelerating vertically at an estimated 4 g.
- Object B moved laterally at a constant altitude of 4,800 feet, executing a series of abrupt 90‑degree turns with no visible propulsion.
- Object C performed a rapid climb from 2,600 feet to 6,200 feet in under eight seconds, then vanished behind a cloud bank.
The video includes infrared signatures and a faint acoustic hum captured by a nearby microphone array. The researchers note that the objects did not match any scheduled commercial or military flight plans filed with the FAA for that time period.
FBI Involvement
Following the upload, a member of the team contacted the FBI’s Office of the Chief Information Officer to report the incident, citing the agency’s mandate to investigate potential threats to national security. An FBI liaison, identified only as “Special Agent Miller,” responded via email on November 12, stating that the bureau was “very concerned” about the reported phenomena and would “review the material in coordination with the relevant intelligence and aerospace authorities.”
The FBI’s reply, obtained by the research team and included in the public record, did not confirm the existence of any classified aircraft in the area, nor did it dismiss the sighting outright. Instead, the agency indicated that the footage would be forwarded to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) for technical assessment.
Expert Commentary
Dr. Linda H. Ramirez, a senior analyst at the Center for Aerospace Studies, cautioned against drawing premature conclusions. “While the flight patterns described are certainly unconventional, we must first rule out sensor artifacts, atmospheric optics, or undisclosed testing of experimental platforms,” she said. Ramirez added that the FBI’s expressed concern aligns with a broader governmental trend of taking UAP reports more seriously, following the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act provisions that mandated inter‑agency data sharing.
Conversely, James “Jim” O’Leary, a former Air Force pilot now consulting for civilian UAP investigators, argued that the lack of radar corroboration is “not unusual” for low‑observable objects that operate at altitudes below standard air‑traffic control coverage. He emphasized that “multiple independent recordings—visual, infrared, and acoustic—strengthen the credibility of the observation.”
Broader Context
The New York sighting adds to a growing catalog of UAP incidents reported in densely populated regions over the past two years. According to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s 2024 UAP report, approximately 30 % of documented cases occurred within 50 miles of major metropolitan areas, raising questions about potential safety hazards and airspace management.
Legislators have responded with bipartisan interest; a recent hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee highlighted the need for “clear protocols for civilian reporting and timely governmental analysis.” The FBI’s engagement in this case may signal an operational shift toward faster information exchange with non‑governmental observers.
Next Steps
The research team has pledged to supply the FBI and UAPTF with the original high‑definition files, telemetry logs, and raw audio recordings. They also plan to release a detailed analytical report within the next 30 days, pending any classified information redactions.
Meanwhile, the FAA has issued a standard advisory reminding pilots to report any “unidentified aerial activity” encountered during routine flights. As the investigation proceeds, both the scientific community and the public will be watching closely to see whether the New York footage can be definitively explained—or whether it will join the expanding body of evidence that challenges conventional understanding of aerial phenomena.
