NUFORC Sighting 166413

Occurred: 2021-07-16 23:45 Local
Reported: 2022-01-24 18:01 Pacific
Duration: 15 seconds
No of observers: 2

Location: Odessa (Starkey Ranch), FL, USA
Location details: Aberdeen Gait Ct, looking southwest

Shape: Sphere
Characteristics: Aircraft nearby

3 spherical objects flying in formation

My wife and I saw 3 spherical objects traveling from north to south about the size of a small car, dull titanium color flying in formation. They seem to be flying low relative to an aircraft which was traveling from Tampa airport due north. The 3 objects flew below the aircraft at a constant speed and formation. Estimate around 150-180 MPH. Initially I thought they were large balloons making a triangle shape based on my angle of observation, but then the leading objec swapped places with one of the object behind forming the triangle. The change in positions seemed coordinated and controlled. That was the moment I realize these were not balloons and were indeed self propelled. Due to their color, they seem to blend it well with the clear blue sky. I looked at a passing passenger aircraft and as soon as I took my eyes off of them, I was unable to see them. In contrast, my wife could still track them and see them. The closer they were from us was around 200 yards ground distance and about 300 yards above the ground. I am an Air Force veteran, an engineer in aerospace industry, and am familiar with all kinds of military manned and unmanned aircrafts. This object had no flight surfaces, no apparent propulsion, no exhaust, no sound, no windows (based on my angle of view), and seem to be flying under intelligent control.

Posted 2022-03-04