Tracking the Unknown: USOs, Sensors, & The Future of UAP Research

Summary

The video discusses the upcoming 2026 UAP Detection and Tracking Summit, focusing on new methods for studying Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs). Richard Dolan invites viewers to shift from anecdotal evidence to a data-driven approach in UAP research. The summit will feature discussions on historical anomalies and the development of the 'Skywatcher Discovery Framework' for real-world investigations.

Key takeaways

• 1Richard Dolan: Leading UFO researcher and historian known for his books on UFOs and government secrecy.
• 22026 UAP Detection and Tracking Summit: Event focusing on data-driven UAP research scheduled for February 7th and 8th.
• 3USOs: Unidentified Submerged Objects, discussed in the context of intelligent control and patterns of movement in the ocean.
• 4Skywatcher Discovery Framework: A blueprint for field investigation and data collection on UAPs, presented by Dr. Gary Nolan.
• 5Dr. Beatriz Villarroel: Researcher discussing historical anomalies related to UAPs at the summit.

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Transcript excerpt

Hello, I'm Richard Dolan. I want to invite you to join me this February 7th and 8th at the 2026 UAP Detection and Tracking Summit. I'll be wearing a couple of different hats at this event. I'll be giving one talk and I'll also be moderating a couple of panels. My unpresentation focuses on unidentified submerged objects or USOS which I think remain one of the most important and least understood aspects of the entire UAP mystery. I I won't just be talking about isolated sightings here. I will be talking about repeated patterns, objects entering and exiting the ocean or lingering underwater or operating in in ways that appear deliberate and controlled. My goal is to step back and ask a simple but serious question, which is what does the behavior itself tell us? Not not speculation here or um anything else other than what we can reasonably infer from decades of cases and military encounters as well. I'll also be moderating a session with Dr. Gary Nolan who will be discussing the Skywatcher discovery framework. This gets into how real world field investigations are being done right now. Uh sensors, data collection, analysis, and how you move from raw observations to something that actually resembles evidence and science. Uh Gary's been right at the center of that effort, and I very confident this will be a very grounded discussion. Another panel I'll moderate looks at UAP detection and tracking from an international perspective. This matters. This is very important to me. I I think different countries will see different things. They're going to use different systems and interpret data in different ways. So, you need that broader view. ...

Excerpt from Intelligent Disclosure, Jan 23, 2026. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.