He Built a UFO Tracking System for the FAA… Then Everything Went Wrong

He Built a UFO Tracking System for the FAA… Then Everything Went Wrong

July 8, 2026 · 39 min · Season 4 · Episode 29

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Ryan Lingo discusses his experience as a FAA contractor who built a UFO tracking system and the challenges he faced afterward.

UAP Files Podcast S4|E29 | Former FAA contractor Ryan Lingo joins the UAP Files Podcast to tell his story for the very first time.Ryan says he worked as a GIS software developer supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), where he built a prototype system designed to analyse UAP reports by comparing pilot sightings against satellite orbital data. According to Ryan, the project ultimately reached the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).What happened next forms the basis of his allegations. Ryan discusses why he says the project ended, his claims of retaliation after filing complaints, the federal whistleblower actions he has submitted, and why he believes psychological operations were used against him. He also explains the satellite-tracking software he developed, how it was designed to identify conventional explanations for UAP reports, and why some cases remained unresolved.This is Ryan's first interview. As always on UAP Files Podcast, the purpose is to provide a platform for guests to explain their experiences while encouraging viewers to think critically, examine the available evidence, and reach their own conclusions. Topics discussed: • Ryan's…

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Organizations: Federal Aviation Administration, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Leidos, Starlink

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