Drones

[DrHenley]

I could see a laser destroying a video system, but I think a civilian can't get one powerful enough to burn it out of the sky.

Although this has a short focus for laser engraving, you can probably focus it out farther. You don't need to cut the drone in half, just target a vital spot.
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-violet-Engraving-Focusable-Semiconductor-Accessories/dp/B074CV9VVJ

 

[DrHenley]

Here is a 5500 mW laser cutter:
https://www.amazon.com/Ensfouy-Module-Heatsink-Cooling-Focusing/dp/B07BS98YXQ

 

[brandx]

Many of many home owners have criminally charged and prosecuted with a felony for shooting down or shooting at drones hovering over there property, almost all charges are similar "felony wanton endangerment and criminal mischief" how the Government views this "every inch above the tip of your grass blades is the government’s jurisdiction" the air space above your own grass is controlled by the FAA. Aerial boundary for landowners have never been settled by the Supreme Court.

If one must take action, The way I see it, Don't be seen, Don't get caught

I thought it was a chicken hawk after my chickens again.

 

[brandx]

Just something to remember. Almost all drone carry a camera and some of them are transmitting pictures back to the owner. If you "accidentally " are shooting towards a drone, you might be on candid camera. Tough to argue against video in court. If you happen to be shooting at a legal to shoot bird and the drone got in the way, oh well, **** happens. Just have your story straight before the law arrives.

Send your drone after it? Drone wars here we come.

 

[brandx]

I would use a drone to destroy a drone in a kamikaze-style attack...perhaps with a package of a strong acid or something. I don't know. Maybe flares?

Or a trained falcon to take it out.

 

[Maverick]

Wouldn't a pellet gun be better and cheaper plus the report (sound) isn't far reaching, just saying.

 

[tmttactical]

Send your drone after it? Drone wars here we come.

Not at the price of a good drone. Bird shot is a whole lot cheaper.

Wouldn't a pellet gun be better and cheaper plus the report (sound) isn't far reaching, just saying.

If the drone is in hover mode, the pellet gun would be a good option. If the drone is in flight mode, then it would make a very difficult target for the average shooter. Again location and laws in your area come into play. In some cities, even pellet or BB guns are not allowed to be fired within city limits.

 

[lonewolf]

I don't think drones are a problem where I live, not many have one and there will be even less post shtf, most of the civilian ones will be broken long before shtf.

 

[brandx]

Not at the price of a good drone. Bird shot is a whole lot cheaper.



If the drone is in hover mode, the pellet gun would be a good option. If the drone is in flight mode, then it would make a very difficult target for the average shooter. Again location and laws in your area come into play. In some cities, even pellet or BB guns are not allowed to be fired within city limits.

You need to see this ace with a sling shot, the guy is awesome!

 

[DrHenley]

Well, that's one easy weapon to make...but not so easy to master I'd imagine.

 

[lonewolf]

how about a slingbow?

 

[Noctis_Labyrinthus]

Many of many home owners have criminally charged and prosecuted with a felony for shooting down or shooting at drones hovering over there property, almost all charges are similar "felony wanton endangerment and criminal mischief" how the Government views this "every inch above the tip of your grass blades is the government’s jurisdiction" the air space above your own grass is controlled by the FAA. Aerial boundary for landowners have never been settled by the Supreme Court.

If one must take action, The way I see it, Don't be seen, Don't get caught

This guy nailed it. Most people do not realize they do not own the air or air space over their property. With the FAA playing ball with drone operators, the FAA takes people shooting at them very seriously. Another thing that people need to remember is that Drones are being used to gather images for mapping and land surveying. You don't want to end up shooting one of those down. Would not be fun having to replace a 40 thousand dollar drone.

Just to give you an example. I had a guy threaten to shoot down my Inspire 1 drone with the Flir 640 XT gimbal attached while I was working. I got the police involved right away and had them explain the law to him and why it would not be wise to shoot down a 20 thousand dollar drone.

If drones over your property become an issue then put in a request with the FAA to put up a TFR over your land.