WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas-based aerospace CEO has sparked concerns with a public video claiming that mysterious drone sightings off the U.S. East Coast and in the Midwest could be linked to efforts to locate nuclear material, including a missing warhead allegedly originating from Ukraine.
John Ferguson, CEO of Saxon Aerospace, shared his perspective in a video that has gained attention online, offering his insights as a manufacturer of unmanned military-grade aircraft. Ferguson said the unusual drone activity is likely not “nefarious in intent” but may be connected to efforts to locate radioactive or hazardous materials on the ground.
“These drones are flying low at night. There’s no reason for that unless they’re trying to smell something on the ground—gas leaks, radioactive material, or something else,” Ferguson stated. He added that his opinion is based on his professional experience, emphasizing that drones used for reconnaissance or search purposes typically operate under such conditions.
Ferguson also alleged that a high-level government contact had recently attempted to sound the alarm about a nuclear warhead reportedly “missing” from Ukraine following the dismantling of Cold War-era arsenals in the 1980s. The individual, Ferguson claimed, had physically handled the warhead and believed it was en route to the United States. “This government did not do anything at all to help this gentleman raise the alarm,” he said, describing the situation as “serious.”
The claims come amid rising public interest in unexplained drone activity, including sightings in recent years along the Interstate 70 corridor across Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Ferguson said such events had previously been linked to potential searches for radioactive material, though no official explanations have been confirmed.
The CEO dismissed the idea that these drones are launched from overseas, citing technical constraints on battery life and fuel capacity for unmanned multicopters. Instead, he suggested the aircraft are likely deployed domestically and are “trying to sniff the ground” for specific substances.
Ferguson clarified that his statements are based on personal opinion and experience rather than verified intelligence, noting, “I’m not trying to gaslight or scare people—I just want to share what I know.”
Ferguson’s remarks add to the growing mystery surrounding the purpose of these low-flying drones, which remain unexplained by authorities.
These comments and opinions are those of Ferguson’s and have not been corroborated with any law enforcement or federal agency.
