This FBI FD-302 is an interview record documenting a 2026 sighting of unidentified objects. A person with no aviation expertise used a thermal optical device to observe two black objects moving together in the sky, captured photos and video, and watched them for approximately 5 to 10 minutes before losing sight of them.
What is an FD-302?
An FD-302 is the standard form the Federal Bureau of Investigation uses to record details from interviews. It captures who was interviewed, what they said, and the facts they reported.
What did the witness observe?
The witness used a thermal optical device (a camera that detects heat) to look in the direction of 58 degrees after being alerted to a radio frequency detection. He saw two black objects in the sky that were not moving fast. Both objects appeared hot on the thermal device. They moved together at the same speed in a southeast direction, roughly between 58 and 62 degrees. The objects were above the mountain line. The witness was unable to estimate their altitude or speed.
How long did the sighting last?
The total observation time was approximately 5 to 10 minutes. The witness lost view of the objects when they traveled out of sight.
Who else witnessed this?
The witness was the only person at his location to see the objects, and he was the only one who used the optical device to observe them. A Special Agent examined the photos the witness took.
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FD-302 (Re,-. 5-8-1 0)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIO
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wi th h i m in cl ud e - SA
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Furt h e r c ommunicati o n c l arified a request t o observ e at bear i ng 58 d egrees .
With i n a few mi nutes , - u sed a Th erma l opt i ca l device t o
l oo k i n t he d irecti o n o f 5 8 de g r ees . He saw a black object in t h e sky . It
was n o t mo ving f ast . He t oo k p i c tures us i ng t h e optica l dev i ce . Wh i l e
o bserv ing h e s aw a sec o nd ob j ec t t o the right o f t h e fir s t and t oo k
add i ti o nal pho t o s / v i de o s . The o b j ec t s were moving t oget h e r a t the same
speed . Bo t h we r e b l ack h o t . He lo st vi e w o f t h e objects when they t rave l e d a
distance ou t o f view. To ta l observ a t i o n time was approx i mate l y 5 - 1 0
minutes . - i s u nab l e t o estimate a n a l t i tu d e o r speed . The o b j ects
were ab ove t he mo untain l i ne . They were moving i n t he d i re c t i o n o f SE ,
approx imate l y 5 8 degrees t o 62 degrees . Given t he distance o f the ob j ects it
was d i ffic ul t f o r - t o determi ne d i rect i o n o f trave l .
was the onl y o ne at his lo ca t i o n t o see t he objects . He was t he o n l y
o ne who used t h e opt i c . Th e agen t loo ke d a t the pho t o s -
On i ted St a tes .
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This document contains neither r ecommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to y our agency; it and it s contents are not
to be distributed outsi de y our agency.
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FD-302a (Rev. 5-8-10)
Special Agent
Continuation ofFD-302 of 2 of 2
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t ook . The photos were provided t o SA - . View the official fileFrequently Asked Questions
What equipment did the witness use to observe the objects?
The witness used a thermal optical device, which is a camera that detects heat signatures. He took pictures and videos using this device.
How many objects did the witness see?
The witness saw two black objects. While observing the first object, he saw a second object to the right of the first and took additional photos and videos.
How were the two objects moving?
The two objects were moving together at the same speed in a southeast direction. The witness was unable to estimate their altitude or speed due to the distance of the objects.
Was anyone else able to see these objects?
No. The witness was the only person at his location to see the objects, and he was the only one who used the optical device to observe them.
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