# What Is a ‘Jellyfish Drone’? The Mysterious Formation That Shocked US Intelligence Officials

> When a US pilot ejected from his downed F-15 fighter jet over Iran in April, he reported something that left intelligence officials deeply unsettled.

- **Source:** [Openthemagazine](https://openthemagazine.com/world/what-is-a-jellyfish-drone-the-mysterious-formation-that-shocked-us-intelligence-officials?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3cf73a1ad4c3e46408787e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
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