Mysterious Drones Spark Speculation and Curiosity in Horry County

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Horry County

Hey there, folks of Myrtle Beach! Have you looked up at the night sky lately? If you have, you’re not alone! Social media is buzzing with sightings of large drones floating over various parts of Horry County, including North Myrtle Beach, Longs, and Surfside Beach. With tons of posts surfacing on Facebook and other platforms, the chatter around these unusual aerial visitors is only getting louder.

The Drone Mystery Unfolds

People are not just spotting these drones; they’re guessing and theorizing like true detectives! With each sighting post attracting hundreds of comments, it’s a full-on whirlwind of speculation. Some are even linking these mysterious flying objects to recent reports from New Jersey, where people have been alarmed by sightings of large, clustered drones buzzing over their heads.

According to the details rolling in, witnesses in Horry County have described seeing these drones glide effortlessly overhead, with some even claiming they spotted them near the North Myrtle Beach airport. Picture this: one witness driving in Longs thought they saw a plane, only to realize it was actually three drones flying together. Talk about a plot twist!

The Local Response

Officer Pat Wilkinson from the North Myrtle Beach Police confirmed that they did receive a call around 6:25 p.m. about a drone flying over someone’s house. But when officers arrived to check it out, nothing was in sight. How strange is that?

There’s a lot of curiosity swirling around these sightings. One local resident even speculated if the drone activity might be connected to nearby Shaw Air Force Base, leading to further investigations into military training flights in the area. It’s worth noting that officials from the base are actively looking into these reports, but haven’t released any information as of yet.

What Do the Experts Say?

You might be wondering: can people even fly drones at night? Well, here’s the scoop! According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), people can operate drones as recreational flyers during the night, but only under specific conditions. They must follow the Small UAS Rule and ensure that drones have “lighted anti-collision lighting” visible for at least three statute miles and fighting to avoid crashes. Folks, there are rules for a reason!

Interestingly, the FBI recently weighed in on the drone conversation stemming from New Jersey’s sightings. They reported that many of those detected objects may likely be lawfully operated manned aircraft rather than nefarious drones. So it makes you wonder, are these Horry County drones just harmless recreational flyers or something more?

A Community on High Alert

As the nights go by and the drone sighting posts continue to pour in online, locals are keeping their eyes peeled and their phones ready for action. It’s a collective mission to solve the mystery hovering above us. With so many unanswered questions, it’s safe to say that the skies over Horry County are a hot topic of discussion! Will we ever get to the bottom of it?

Until more information comes to light, folks, consider keeping those cameras handy and eyes skyward. Who knows what you might catch sailing by? Stay safe and keep watching the skies above!