The Project Blue Beam theory first appeared in the mid-1990s. It was popularized by Canadian author Serge Monast, who claimed that space agencies (like NASA) and global elites plan to stage a fake alien invasion or religious event using advanced holographic technology. According to Monast, this elaborate plot would be used to engineer global fear and confusion, paving the way for the creation of a totalitarian world government.
What the Theory Claims
Monast laid out a four-step scenario:
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Fabricate archaeological discoveries or trigger artificial disasters to destroy established religious beliefs.
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Use large-scale holographic projections to display religious figures or UFOs in different parts of the world, targeted to local faiths.
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Employ technology such as mind-reading broadcasts to broadcast telepathic speech into people’s minds.
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Stage a counterfeit alien invasion or divine return to justify the emergence of a global authority.
In recent months, especially after mysterious drone sightings in late 2024 and early 2025, the idea has resurfaced online. Some conspiracy theorists claim these drones are testing Blue Beam-style technology, pointing to high-altitude lights and delayed public explanations as possible evidence.
Why It’s Gaining Attention
There are a few reasons this theory continues to circulate:
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Holographic and drone technology is advancing rapidly, making large-scale visual deception seem more plausible.
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Media coverage of unexplained aerial phenomena creates uncertainty, if drones are appearing without explanation, it becomes easy to suspect something more sinister.
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Social media amplification from voices like Alex Jones, Charlie Kirk, and others has turned Blue Beam into a touchpoint for wider conspiratorial thinking.
Why the Theory Doesn’t Hold Up
Despite how widely Project Blue Beam has been discussed online, there is no concrete evidence that the theory is real or that governments are developing the kind of technology it describes.
Here are a few key reasons why it doesn’t hold up:
1. The source lacks credibility
The entire theory comes from a single person: Serge Monast, a journalist and conspiracy theorist who published the idea in the mid-1990s. He never presented hard evidence, documents, or verifiable sources. Since then, no whistleblower, intelligence leak, or independent investigation has confirmed any part of it. Unlike real government projects that have been exposed—such as MKUltra—Project Blue Beam has never been backed by anything beyond speculation.
2. The technical claims are exaggerated
The theory suggests that holograms will be projected into the sky across different parts of the world, customized by region. But current holographic technology, while impressive in controlled environments, cannot project realistic 3D images into the sky on a global scale. The idea of projecting full-scale religious figures or alien ships visible from miles away is not supported by the physics or capabilities of any known projection system.
Even military-grade visual deception tools, like camouflage or signal disruption, are nothing close to what the theory describes.
3. Mind control technology is overstated
Blue Beam also involves claims about “synthetic telepathy”, the idea that voices or thoughts can be beamed directly into people’s heads. While some basic research has been done on neural stimulation and sound manipulation, there is no proven method to broadcast specific messages into people’s minds across long distances. Most developments in this area are still experimental and require physical devices or close contact, not invisible waves from satellites.
4. Real drone sightings have plausible explanations
Some recent claims about “Blue Beam testing” are based on drone sightings across the U.S. in 2024 and 2025. These incidents were investigated by law enforcement and the FBI, who stated that the drones were likely civilian-operated or part of commercial mapping operations. There was no indication of military activity, experimental technology, or attempts at holographic projection. Without verified links to Blue Beam, these sightings are speculative at best.
Sources:
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The Guardian – “New Jersey governor urges state to ‘calm down’ as FBI looks into drone mystery”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/17/drones-new-jersey-fbi -
New York Post – “Conspiracy theorists link mysterious drone sightings to ‘Project Blue Beam’ alien plot”
https://nypost.com/2024/12/16/us-news/new-jersey-drone-sightings-linked-to-wacky-project-blue-beam/ -
RationalWiki – Project Blue Beam
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Project_Blue_Beam -
The Verge – FAA bans drones in parts of New Jersey after thousands of mystery sightings
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/19/24325058/faa-drone-ban-sightings-new-jersey -
Houston Chronicle – Mystery drone sightings are freaking people out. Congress should take action.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/drones-new-jersey-trump-pentagon-faa-19988550.php -
People Magazine – Mystery Behind New Jersey Drone Sightings Has Been Solved, White House Claims
https://people.com/mystery-behind-new-jersey-drone-sightings-has-been-solved-white-house-claims-8781884