Just a reminder: as talented and professional as our CGI-aficionado's may be, the only thing that they have been able to prove, and I commend them
for it, is that this type of image CAN BE fabricated using the admittedly ultra-powerful, feature-rich software environments of the CGI
technocrati.
They have expressed some opinions, persuasively in some cases, that these images show some indications or attributes that CAN BE done using CGI.
Consequently, we, as yet, have no definitive proof that these images are fabricated or the real thing, only that it is possible today, with the right
software, time, and resources to replicate an "unidentifiable object" with similar, perhaps even identical characteristics.
The fact that the alleged photographer has as yet resisted identification is not all that surprising. Even if I had witnessed and had been able to
photograph such an object, particularly if I was rather naive regarding the scrutiny, dogmatic zeal of debunkers, I may hesitate about revealing my
identity and location once I become aware of them. My personal safety, or that of loved ones, would enter into the equation, especially after, as
some have suggested, I follow a few threads in forums such as our beloved ATS.
One final thought: In my opinion, as a long-time California aerospace worker myself, I see nothing suspect or unusual about the fact that these craft
have so far been supposedly photographed in California alone. This state is virtually inundated with aerospace, defense, and skunk works/phantom
works testing facilities, air bases, launch platforms, and aero-development contractors. If this is a real object (and I'm not necessarily saying it
is), it is not unreasonable to propose that it is of terrestrial origin. There is substantial work currently being conducted by BA/LMT/RTN and many
others on unmanned aerial drone technology (not to mention the secret ops) for purposes of defense, homeland security, immigration, etc.
There are already deployed small aerial drones in Iraq that can be maneuvered down alleys and into buildings. These are equipped with a variety of
remote sensing instruments (video/IR etc) to ferret out enemy and their positions/munitions, etc. Again - not saying that is what this craft is -
only that it is a R&D possibility, however remote, that so far has not been disproven. Drones such as the MAV, CuiCui, Diskus, and Mirador in
development all fall into this category.
As at least one other poster opined - the writings on the bottom may be a ruse. In fact they may be added after the photo was taken, may be a
diversionary mechanism, or may be purposely applied to reinforce the idea of a "toy", a UFO, or any other cover story that can deflect from the
actual purpose.
Thanks to all posters for keeping the discussion lively and civil. Not sure what this is exactly (though I'm leaning hoax/CGI), but one thing I DO
KNOW for sure: Not one poster has presented an irrefutably convincing argument that they can definitively identify the representative source of this
image. Hopefully, with the collective sharp minds ATS is famous for, we can get to the bottom of this enigma in short order.
Great thread - for the intrigue it offers if nothing else. Keep looking up!
