Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Examine the mystery of The Cote Photo, a 1971 image from a government mapping mission that remains a significant UAP sighting.
In this conversation, filmmaker Adam Pillon and researcher Esteban Carranza discuss the history and evidence surrounding this unexplained object. The photograph, taken during an official aerial mapping mission over Lake Cote, has maintained a documented chain of custody for over fifty years, distinguishing it from other photographic evidence.
Esteban shares his personal journey in acquiring the original negative and the subsequent scrutiny the image has faced from scientific communities. This discussion provides context for the upcoming documentary, offering a deeper look at the significance of this event within the broader field of UAP disclosure.
Subscribe for weekly analysis of unexplained phenomena, and let me know your thoughts on the authenticity of this photograph in the comments.
0:00 The Army Air Forces' Flying Disc Discovery
0:50 Inside The Cotay Photo Documentary
2:39 The 1971 Mapping Mission Incident
5:04 From Vacation Story to Film Project
6:42 A Personal Connection to the Evidence
11:50 Why This Photo Remains Unmatched
16:52 Debunking the Conventional Explanations
32:20 The Journey to Liberal Kansas
Examine the mystery of The Cote Photo, a 1971 image from a government mapping mission that remains a significant UAP sighting.
In this conversation, filmmaker Adam Pillon and researcher Esteban Carranza discuss the history and evidence surrounding this unexplained object. The photograph, taken during an official aerial mapping mission over Lake Cote, has maintained a documented chain of custody for over fifty years, distinguishing it from other photographic evidence.
Esteban shares his personal journey in acquiring the original negative and the subsequent scrutiny the image has faced from scientific communities. This discussion provides context for the upcoming documentary, offering a deeper look at the significance of this event within the broader field of UAP disclosure.
Subscribe for weekly analysis of unexplained phenomena, and let me know your thoughts on the authenticity of this photograph in the comments.
0:00 The Army Air Forces' Flying Disc Discovery
0:50 Inside The Cotay Photo Documentary
2:39 The 1971 Mapping Mission Incident
5:04 From Vacation Story to Film Project
6:42 A Personal Connection to the Evidence
11:50 Why This Photo Remains Unmatched
16:52 Debunking the Conventional Explanations
32:20 The Journey to Liberal Kansas
