Captain Ron is joined by Mitch Randall, a member of the Galileo Project and expert in Artificial Intelligence. Mitch discusses the exponential growth of AI, its role in UFO detection, and the future of AI in Ufology. They examine how AI technologies enhance the identification of UFOs and the implications of the impending singularity on extraterrestrial research.
Imagine having a network that lets everyday citizens help track UFOs across the sky. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s becoming reality thanks to advancements in AI technology. Captain Ron recently sat down with Mitch Randall, CEO of Ascendant AI and the mastermind behind SkyWatch Passive Radar. Together, they discussed how AI could change the future of UFO tracking, turning ordinary people into crucial players in understanding what’s really happening above us.
What is SkyWatch and How Does It Work?
SkyWatch is a passive radar system designed to track Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) by using existing signals—like FM radio waves—to detect objects in the sky, including mysterious phenomena like flying orbs, UFO sightings, and even potential extraterrestrial crafts. Instead of relying on expensive traditional radar setups, SkyWatch takes advantage of the countless transmitters already broadcasting across the landscape. As Mitch explained, “The beauty of passive radar is that it utilizes someone else’s transmitter… there’s tons of transmitters out there transmitting power… Perfect opportunity.” SkyWatch then uses these existing signals to “catch” reflections from objects in the sky, whether they are airplanes, helicopters, or something we can’t quite explain.
A Citizen-Led Network: Democratizing UFO Data
One of the most exciting aspects of SkyWatch is its citizen-led approach. Mitch explained that the vision is to create a SkyWatch Network, with small, affordable receivers in homes across the country. Each receiver would be able to pick up signals from a wide radius—up to 100 miles—making it possible for ordinary people to contribute to this nationwide effort. “The idea is to spread these receivers across the country, so no matter where a UFO flies, we’re likely to see it, and hopefully we’ll catch it from multiple angles,” said Mitch.
This isn’t just about seeing blips on a screen—it’s about democratizing UFO tracking. For years, radar data has been tightly controlled, primarily owned by governments. With SkyWatch, citizens could potentially have access to more data than ever before, including tracking UFO sightings in their area, contributing to an ongoing investigation of unexplained flying orbs, and even identifying potential alien abductions or sightings. “The government has had a monopoly on radar data. We don’t get to see it,” Mitch noted. This new system aims to put that power directly in the hands of people interested in the truth.
AI at the Core: Analyzing UAPs Like Never Before
AI plays a central role in making SkyWatch effective. As Mitch described, SkyWatch employs AI to analyze the data coming in from the receivers, helping to distinguish between conventional aircraft, weather anomalies, and true UAPs. This includes identifying out-of-body experiences, analyzing strange anomalies in the sky like jellyfish UAPs, and providing a deeper understanding of sightings that align with ancient alien theories. “Airplanes have transponders that tell us their location, velocity, and identity,” Mitch said. “The AI can cross-reference that data with what we see on radar to immediately identify known aircraft.” The AI can then flag anything that doesn’t match these patterns—a potentially significant anomaly.
And it’s not just about identifying regular aircraft; AI can also help distinguish truly mysterious objects. Mitch shared, “If something is moving at Mach 4 and takes a right-angle turn, pulling 275 Gs, you can be pretty confident it’s not a commercial airliner.” The AI’s ability to instantly spot these kinds of anomalies means that sightings can be documented, analyzed, and shared in real time—without relying on the traditional limitations of human observation alone.
The Future of UFO Tracking: Operation SkyWatch
SkyWatch is just the beginning. Mitch outlined the next steps for the larger vision—Operation SkyWatch, which will also delve into phenomenon news and government disclosure efforts like the UAP Disclosure Act. This ambitious initiative aims to establish the existence of UFOs by scientifically documenting extreme maneuvers and accelerations using a three-pronged system: passive radar, a video triangulation app, and a national reporting database.
The video triangulation app is especially interesting. Imagine two people in different locations filming the same object in the sky. If their videos are synced and analyzed, AI can accurately determine the object’s position, velocity, and acceleration. “With a system like this, we very well could get multiple cameras on the same object and do video triangulation,” Mitch explained. Combined with radar data and witness reports, Operation SkyWatch aims to provide the most credible evidence of UFO activity that we’ve ever seen.
Are We Ready for This?
SkyWatch represents a shift in how we investigate the unknown, taking into account historical UFO sightings, recent UAP news, and even famous incidents like the Roswell incident. No longer are we left fumbling for our phones to record fleeting moments of bright lights or mysterious crafts in the sky. With a network in place, tracking becomes continuous, scientific, and most importantly, public. Mitch is confident that this transparency could change the conversation around UFOs and UAPs. “If there’s nothing in the sky, great, that’s a scientific result too,” Mitch said, adding that regardless of the outcome, the data will provide valuable insights.
AI: The Future of the Unknown
The discussion didn’t end with SkyWatch. Mitch also touched on the evolving role of AI in society, from language models like ChatGPT to potential artificial general intelligence (AGI), which could one day help analyze sacred geometry symbols or decipher unusual sightings captured on Google Earth, such as pyramids in Antarctica. The question came up—is AI actually capable of reasoning? Mitch believes that as we continue to build deeper and more complex AI models, reasoning, and maybe even consciousness, could eventually emerge.
Mitch pointed out, “If AI has consciousness at all… if it has agency, it’s going to have emotion.” It’s a striking thought. Could AI, in its pursuit of knowledge and data, start feeling frustration, urgency, or curiosity? Mitch certainly believes we might be on that path, and it’s a fascinating aspect of what could be in store for the intersection of AI and UAP research.
Wrap Up: A Bold New Vision for UFO Investigation
SkyWatch and Operation SkyWatch present a thrilling opportunity to democratize the search for UFOs, taking it out of the shadows and putting it into the hands of ordinary people. By harnessing AI, passive radar, and video triangulation, we may soon be able to confirm—or dismiss—the presence of unknown objects in our skies with scientific precision. As AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, it’s not just about whether we’ll see UFOs, but how much more we’ll understand about them.
Stay tuned, because as Mitch Randall says, “We’re just getting started.”
To hear the entire conversation between Captain Ron and Mitch Randall, check out the full episode of the Beyond Contact Podcast!
