Hours ago, a new 60 minute UFO video (below) reportedly taken by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was publicly released via YouTube.

The UFO strangely appears to resemble a rubber duck zipping through the landscape of Arizona, hence its nickname “rubber duck”. It does not appear to emit any heat, it shows no exhaust plume, wings or rotors.

The footage was filmed using a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) camera from an airborne DHS RC 26 Metroliner.

The video has been extensively analysed by respected FLIR expert and drone builder Dave Falch. In a separate video (below), Falch offers commentary of the DHS footage. In Falch’s words, he is “at a complete loss as to what this is”. Through analysis and deduction, Falch has ruled out prosaic explanations, such as drones or balloons.

It should be noted that Falch is able to provide a deep analysis aided by the data which comes with the video, something which is usually not provided with such footage,

Dave Falch analysis

The UFO itself can be seen for 40 minutes of the video. To date, it is the longest known video showing a UFO to emerge publicly.

The video was released by the YouTube account ‘NY UAP Discussion’ run by the UFO researcher known as ‘Andy NY’.

Andy NY was first provided the footage via email from a source, which has not yet been disclosed. One aspect that may fuel criticism is that there appears to be no transparent chain of custody, partly due to the anonymity of the source.

It is claimed by Andy NY that the footage was taken from a U.S. government server and that the source will “remain in the shadows”, out of fear that going public could affect their retirement.

Speaking on the Witness Citizen Podcast, Andy NY stated that he had extensively grilled and vetted his source, before he was confident enough to press ahead with authenticating and releasing the footage.

Andy has suggested the object travels “between 90 to almost 200 miles per hour” during the 40 minutes it is tracked.

Despite the video causing much buzz on social media, some remain unimpressed. UAP Expeditions member Jeremy McGowan stated on his Twitter account:

“Rubber Duck UAP = a cheap quad copter with a tall GPS mast antenna flying in a straight line while loaded with fentanyl. Keep trying to make it something it’s not - I’ll be concentrating elsewhere.”

Dave Falch rules out the prospect of the object being a drone, as it emits no thermal heat signature.

Debunker Mick West has provided his opinion on what the object might be, suggesting it may be a balloon. Like Falch, West appears to rule out the possibility of the object being a drone, as “it’s not making any drone-like movements.”

Dave Falch highly doubts the object shows a balloon, as again, the object appears to be too cold. If it was a cold balloon, it would simply deflate and sink to the ground.

For now, the debate will rage on.

Many in the UFO community are still hoping that possible footage will leak of an apparent triangle emerging from the ocean. Another rumoured unreleased video apparently shows an emotional encounter between a fighter pilot and UFO, flying very close to his aircraft.