Podcast mogul Joe Rogan said Sunday he was “genuinely concerned” about the mysterious drones flying around the tri-state area after seeing a video floating an unconfirmed theory that the unmanned devices could sniff out hazardous substances.
John Ferguson, CEO of a Kansas-based remote aircraft systems company, said in a TikTok video Saturday that the drone could “sniff out” a gas leak, “radioactive material” or something else on the ground. He claimed that
“The only reason you would fly a drone at night is if you were looking for something,” Ferguson said in the video, noting that he does not believe drones are deadly.
“So I think they might be trying to smell something on the ground, like a gas leak or radioactive material,” the CEO said.
Ferguson added that this theory is his best guess based on his own expertise and just his opinion on the drone mystery plaguing the East Coast, adding, “I’m not bouncing this off on anyone.” he admitted.
“So if you think it’s a bull, whatever, that’s cool. I don’t want to spread misinformation because we know there’s a lot of misinformation out there.” he said in a TikTok video.
But his theory resonated with many online, including Mr. Logan, who offered his two cents on the drones that have left New Jersey and New York residents in suspense for weeks.
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“This is the first video about these drones that has given me genuine concern,” he wrote on Sunday’s X.
After White House National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said drones are not a public safety concern and that many reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, the popular podcast The host previously called the US government’s claims “sass.”
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also downplayed concerns about drones Sunday, claiming some of the drone sightings are based on relaxed regulations that allow night flights.
“Some of the drone sightings actually include drones,” he says. “Some manned aircraft are often mistaken for drones, and we have seen duplicate reports.”
Mayorkas also said in an interview with ABC News on Sunday that the department is devoting personnel and technology and that “if there is cause for concern, if foreign involvement or criminal activity is identified, we will respond accordingly.” “We will communicate with the American people.”
“At this time, we are not aware of anything. If we become aware of anything, we will contact you accordingly and take appropriate action,” he added.
The newspaper has reached out to DHS for comment on the latest theory.
A wide range of Republican and Democratic polls were buzzing about the constant flow of drone sightings in the tri-state area. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer called on the federal government to introduce radar technology to identify swarms of drones.
Last week, Schumer, along with Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Cory Booker of New Jersey, and Andy Kim of New Jersey, sent a letter to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Aviation Administration asking them to asked for an explanation of what it was doing. “Identify the cause of these intrusions and address them.”
