Go Fast FLIR Object Off Florida, 2015
Navy pilot's infrared video shows object at 13,000 feet moving with wind, not anomalous speeds.
Jan 1, 2015
Pending
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
AI Disclosure Brief
AI assistedReported Object Read
U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recorded a round object using FLIR sensor over the Atlantic Ocean off Florida's eastern coast. AARO analysis places it at 13,000 feet, moving 5-92 mph after wind compensation, with no anomalous behavior attributed to motion parallax.
Notable Characteristics
- Size: 1 meter or less (pixel analysis)
- Altitude: 13,000 feet
- Duration: 34 seconds (analyzed video)
Reported Motion
- Consistent with prevailing winds; apparent speed due to parallax
Evidence Notes
- FLIR video display data (range, azimuth, elevation)
- Historical wind data at altitudes
- Comprehensive wind modeling (0°-360°)
AARO's rigorous analysis of the public FLIR video resolves the GoFast object as non-anomalous, with speed illusions from parallax and wind alignment at 13,000 feet—credible work, though original data gaps linger.
Sphere
FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared)
90%
Prosaic Leads
- Motion parallax from fast-moving aircraft
- Prevailing winds (30.9 m/s at 13,000 ft)
- Small object (≤1m) like drone or bird
Anomalous Indicators
- Initial apparent high speed near ocean surface (reported)
- Tracked by FLIR over ocean
Evidence Gaps
- Aircraft heading and exact location unknown
- Original video file/metadata unavailable
- No aircrew witness accounts obtained
Evidence Quotes // source statements
Open archive"High confidence the object did not demonstrate anomalous performance characteristics."
Unknown speaker / AARO
Summary of Findings
Source"The object’s apparent high speed is attributable to motion parallax."
Unknown speaker / AARO
Key Findings
Source"Object speed ranged from 5 mph to 92 mph after compensating for wind."
Unknown speaker / AARO
Analysis of speed relative to wind
SourcePattern Mesh // linked sightings
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Atmospheric Wakes Over Middle East, 2022-2023
UAV operators reported potential anomalous propulsion signatures resolved as sensor artifacts.
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Al Taqaddum Balloon Cluster, 2017
Infrared sensor on Iraqi blimp captured floating object resolved as balloons.
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Chronology Trace // before & after
No dated sibling signals are available yet.
Official Files // source material
1 linkedGoFast Case Resolution
UNCLASSIFIED 1 UNCLASSIFIED All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office U.S. Department of Defense Case: “Go Fast” Case Resolution | February 6, 2025 Case Essentials Location: Eastern coast of Florida Date: January 2015 Object Altitude (reported): Near ocean’s surface Object Altitude (assessed): 13,000 feet Object Speed (reported): Appeared to move at high speeds Object Speed (assessed): 5 mph - 92 mph Object Shape (reported): Round Object Shape (assessed): Spherical or oblate ellipsoid Reporter: U.S. Navy Sensor: Forward Looking Infrared Reported Behavior: Moved at high speeds near the ocean’s surface Assessed Behavior: An object moving between 5 and 92 mph at approximately 13,000 feet Summary of Findings: High confidence the object did not demonstrate