One of the first considerations new investigators have is what equipment they will need. There are certain things you will need for all investigations. We will list them here; but in general it is important to use good quality equipment where applicable. A cheap flashlight that falls apart the first time it is used does no one any good. Here are some of the most common UFO investigation equipments.

  • A good, bright flashlight
  • Notepad and sharpened pencils.
  • Cell phone or two-way radio to keep in touch.
  • Basic First Aid kit.
  • Small folding knife.
  • Tape measure.
  • Spare Batteries
  • Plaster of Paris – In order to take impressions of tracks or imprints.
  • Clean/Sealable containers
  • Latex surgical gloves
  • Camera Audio Recorder
  • Professional Contacts, who are experts in various fields you may consult as needed.

That will get you going on a basic UFO investigation. A little preparation ahead of time keeping all your equipment in one place will save a lot of time. Generally, alien and UFO sighting reports come in with no advance notice. Unlike ghost hunts, which people plan and go out looking, UFO reports come to you. It is helpful to be able to respond quickly should you receive one, since many times evidence may be lost or conditions change. If you can be on the scene promptly sometimes, you can obtain additional data that may be lost by the next day.

Related to that, there are the occasional UFO sky watches, but those are generally ineffective. Ghost hunters plan weekend investigations to see what they can capture, UFO investigators respond, generally after the fact. Consequently, any evidence obtained is often simply witness statements and related observations you may make of where the UFO was, but seldom does the UFO investigator ever see an object himself. This is the largest controlling factor in determining what specialized equipment you may need.

Cameras are one of the most important equipment in an UFO investigation. It should be noted that many of the same requirements also apply to video as well. By far the most common is to record the scene of a sighting after the fact. Generally, this is done in daylight with the witness present at the time of the initial interview. The witness simply takes you to the area where the object was seen and relates the sighting to you. The camera is used to take photos of the area. The purpose of these photos is to attempt to relate the sighting to fixed objects on the ground.

Now, instead of just reporting and collecting sighting reports, UFO research has possibly moved to another level-the ability to visit, analyze, and collect the evidence needed to prove that we are not alone.

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