Move over, UFOs; there’s a new mystery taking the skies by storm—literally. Drones have been spotted buzzing around New Jersey for a while now, causing quite a stir and leaving residents and officials alike scratching their heads. As if the Garden State didn't have enough to worry about (have you tried navigating the Turnpike lately?), now they have to deal with these airborne enigmas.

But why, you ask, would drones suddenly pack their tiny electronic suitcases and head westward to Utah where drones have been sited over Hill Air Force Base? Let's dive into some plausible reasons for this obvious coast-to-coast drone migration because obviously it’s the same drones.

1. Drone Witness Protection Program

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Clearly, these drones saw something they shouldn’t have over New Jersey. Maybe they stumbled upon the secret recipe for the perfect bagel or witnessed a particularly dramatic Sopranos reenactment. Whatever it was, they've now entered the high-tech version of witness protection, where the Utah mountains offer the perfect hideout.

2. Drone Ski Vacation

After working hard flying over New Jersey, these drones decided they deserved a break. What better place to unwind than the snowy slopes of Utah? Imagine tiny drones hitting the slopes, GoPros attached, ready to capture some epic drone-on-drone snowboard action.

3. The Call

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Perhaps these drones felt the call, it wouldn’t be the first Utah migration. Now they’re out spreading the good word and trying to homestead a little piece of our open sky that they can call drone sweet drone. Boo I had to boo myself for the pun before you did.

4. Search for Area 51’s Lesser-Known Cousin

Maybe they’ve heard the legends of Area 51 and got lost on their way there, ending up at Hill Air Force Base. They’re probably hoping to find some alien cousins or just looking to hang out with their extraterrestrial brethren who missed the memo about Roswell.

5. Go West

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Horace Greeley told them to “go west young drone.” and they followed his sage advice.

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Despite these “expert” theories, the truth remains elusive. Homeland Security insists there's no public safety threat, officials say they are remaining "vigilant," and the mystery of these nomadic drones continues to buzz.

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