Daylight UFO sighting near radio communication towers filmed by Rod Dickinson, Somerset, 1998
Analysis Summary
Rod Dickinson
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The person was driving when they noticed an unusual object in the sky. They observed this object for about 12 minutes. Initially, they thought it might be a plane or helicopter, but it did not look like either. The object appeared as a black circle overhead. They felt the event was strange but did not experience fear or excitement. The object was filmed and later analyzed by experts at Lucasfilm's special effects division. The analysis suggested that the footage was authentic and that the object was present during filming. The person remains convinced that the object was real and not added in later.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The video presents a firsthand account of a UFO sighting that was analyzed for authenticity. The witness describes the object as unlike any known aircraft and provides details about the sighting's duration and location.
The object seen was not like an ordinary plane or helicopter and could be extraterrestrial.
Rod Dickinson
“I suppose it could be something extraterrestrial; I mean it would be just really arrogant to think that we were completely alone in the universe.”
Bill George
“Bill George couldn't say it was a real UFO but he could confirm for us that the object was not added in later.”
The object seen was not like an ordinary plane or helicopter and could be extraterrestrial.
The UFO was spotted approximately 200 yards to the left of the aerial mast at about 500 feet up.
The UFO sighting lasted approximately 12 minutes.
The footage was analyzed by Lucasfilm's special effects division, and the object was confirmed not to be added in later.
Encounter Context
Factual DetailsEncounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed description of the UAP sighting, including its behavior and appearance, but lacks corroboration from multiple independent witnesses. The witness is not identified, which affects credibility, but the duration of the sighting and the analysis by a visual effects expert add some weight to the claims.
The experiencer first notices an unusual object while driving, realizing it is not a conventional aircraft.
“I realized that this wasn't like an ordinary uh plane or a helicopter or whatever”
The object is observed closely as it appears to change shape and position, leading to a sense of strangeness.
“it had sort of turned into like a black circle”
The sighting lasts for approximately 12 minutes, after which the experiencer reflects on the event.
“it lasted approximately 12 minutes”
Observed an unusual object in the sky
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Five Observables (0/5)
The object was observed as a black circle, appearing to hover and change position.
The experiencer's detailed analysis of the object's movement and the technical challenges of replicating the footage make this encounter unique.
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