Are those drone or aircraft lights in the night sky? Graphics explain the difference
Some people reporting drone sightings at night actually have been seeing conventional aircraft. Here are a few ways to tell them apart.
Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Drones tend to be quieter and make a higher-pitched buzzing noise than that generated by the jet engines or propellers that drive planes and helicopters. But bigger drones can be louder, and the sound may be difficult to discern from a distance.
Is it a drone? A plane? Here’s how to tell the difference.
The latest chapter of the Northeast’s mystery drone sighting saga has some wondering: How can you actually tell what’s up in the sky? And as more people learn about the mysterious drones that have been reported in New Jersey,
Drone or plane: How to spot the difference
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a DRONE?! Amidst the recent NJ drone sighting many are looking up at the sky to try to spot the drones, but are those lights in the sky actually
Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences amid mystery sightings
Drones tend to be quieter and make a higher-pitched buzzing noise than that generated by the jet engines or propellers that drive planes and helicopters. But bigger drones can be louder, and the sound may be difficult to discern from a distance.
Is it a drone, plane or helicopter in the sky? Here's how to tell the difference
Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems, better known as drones, say it can be tough to tell from miles away. But there are clues.
Is that a drone or plane? Use these tools to check the skies near you
To help reduce confusion, several apps, including Flightradar24, Plane Finder, and FlightAware, allow users to identify aircraft in real time.
Is that a drone or a plane? Expert helps explain the differences
Drones are being spotted all over the U.S. But are some of those flashing lights in the sky really just from airplanes?
Is that a drone or an airplane? How to check what's flying overhead.
Officials have stressed that many supposed drone sightings were "actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully." Here's how to see which planes are overhead.
Planes, helicopters or drones? What to know
From the ground looking up, according to experts, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a plane, helicopter or drone. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
Is it a drone or a plane? Connecticut State Police have some tips on how to tell
As various Connecticut agencies say that there is an uptick in drone sightings, there are several things to look out for to confirm you are seeing a drone.
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Drones in the Sky: How Sightings Could Impact Air Travel
Aviation experts speak with TravelPulse about the spate of drone sightings taking place across the country and how they might ...
Drone collision damages truck in Georgetown
A large drone in Georgetown County struck a moving company truck, causing approximately $1,200 worth of damage.According to ...
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Drone sighting in Waukesha draws sheriff's response
A Waukesha County sheriff’s deputy spotted the drone operator flying the drone above the courthouse, barely a half mile from the Waukesha airport runway.
How to tell the difference between a drone, a plane and a UFO
How to tell the difference between a drone, a plane and a UFO - Flying objects were spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S ...
How does Oklahoma's drone-detection technology work?
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will start using drone-detection systems after mysterious sightings across the ...
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Is it a drone or plane? How to spot the difference
Recent reported sightings of drones flying over New Jersey at night have raised concerns about safety and privacy, but how do ...
What do we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and other East Coast states?
Mysterious drone sightings in several East Coast states have prompted an outcry from officials seeking answers about the ...
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A drone, a plane or something else? Here’s how to identify what’s flying above you
Some experts say there are cases in which individuals believe they are seeing drones flying in the sky, but they may be something else. “Historically, we’ve experienced many cases of mistaken identity ...