All sighting reports, photographs, diagrams and drawings are copyright to UFOCUS NZ.
UFO = unidentified flying object
UAP = unusual aerial phenomenon
Interpretation of Sightings:
- Please note that UFOCUS NZ does not consider every 'light in the sky' or 'UFO' or 'UAP' to be an 'alien craft'. 'UFO' in our terminology simply means 'unidentified flying object'.
- We do not necessarily believe that every report received is accurate and true.
- We try to filter out hoaxes, and fabrications usually become obvious with a little intelligent and scientific scrutiny, and interviewing.
- We will display possible hoaxes on our website as an educational exercise for the public.
- In some cases the data received may be incomplete or limited, and the credibility of the witnesses unknown.
- We strive to present reports as received, and perform a comprehensive analysis to the best of our abilitiy given the data provided.
- Analysis may include examination of footage/photos by photographic data analysts.
- We confer with a range of scientific and professional services in the analysis of a sighting or event.
Gathering of Evidence
As well as eyewitness reports, other kinds of evidence may be gathered by sighting investigators.
- Air Traffic Control information on aircraft flight paths, helicopter activity, search & rescue, etc.
- Astronomic information on planetary positions, meteor showers, etc.
- Photographs. Photos/footage may be examined by a photographic data analyst or ATC.
- Physical Traces. Soil, vegetation, or other samples for laboratory analysis.
- Radarscope. If appropriate under NZ's radar system.
- Medical Records. Medical verification of any physiological effects attributed to the UFO/UAP incident where the medical examiner can determine no other cause.
- Police activity, reports from radio stations, media, etc
Download our Sighting Report Forms:
GENERAL UFO / UAP Sighting Report Form
AVIATION UFO /UAP Sighting Report Form
