FBI Photo A2

This is a black and white, thermal imaging photograph, likely from a surveillance camera, showing an aerial view of a sparsely vegetated, possibly desert terrain. A small, dark, circular object is visible in the center of the frame, marked by a crosshair reticle overlay, with tick marks indicating distance and a single digit '5' visible to the right of the reticle. Several rectangular black bars obscure portions of the image, particularly along the left edge and across the upper and central horizontal bands, suggesting redaction of sensitive information. Official description: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the center of the reticle. The background has a textured, uneven appearance suggesting a varied landscape or surface. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.