Photography kite mistaken for UFO in Montpellier, 1998

Summary

On February 8, 1998, a witness in Montpellier reported a black object in the sky. Investigation revealed it was a kite used that same day by a professional photographer for aerial shots. A demonstration for the witness confirmed the identification — he recognized exactly what he had seen. GEIPAN classified the case as category A, with a clear and verifiable explanation.