Mystery Drones Fly Over Colorado, Nebraska

"Some have asked whether the government or the military is behind them or whether they're the work of drug cartels or are even connected to aliens." You don't expect to start 2020 reading that sentence from NBC News about mystery drone sightings in rural Colorado and Nebraska, but here we are.

Residents of both states have spotted incognito drones with blinking lights and wingspans up to six feet, sometimes in swarms of 30. Sheriffs and federal authorities can't figure out who's flying the drones and why, but I'm guessing it's not aliens trying to make first contact.

The FAA knows drone tracking is a problem

Over the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration (finally) proposed a rule that will require drone owners to implement remote ID and tracking. This would help clear the way for fleets of commercial delivery drones, while allowing the government and third parties to better monitor aircraft.

Looking ahead...the FAA rule might take three years to become fully implemented. In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled.