FAA issues warning about shooting at drones

The Oregonian (AP) ^ | 7/19/2013 | Unknown AP

[SkyDancer]

Can always chase them down with Cessna .... do like the Brit’s did in WW2 against the Buzz bombs and flip them.

[Yollopoliuhqui]

How hard would it be to come up with a DIY hobby rocket that can track an IR or radar signature with a speed trap LEO radar gun circuitry and set off a half dozen goose loads within 20’ of the target?

[familyop]

I doubt that anyone far from a drone-port will see any drones. They tend to fly very high. So don’t fire at anything perceived to be a drone, because it will more likely be an odd looking recreational aircraft with a human being aboard.

[TaMoDee]

See Post #29 also.

[OneWingedShark]

Our overlords speak!
We must Stop, Drop, and Cower!

[maine-iac7]

can they trace shotgun pellets? ;o)

[OneWingedShark]

If it were to be shot or captured disable any power source and move it to another location. It’s a certainty that there is an RF beacon or that it’s last location is known. There might even be a radiological signature. They’re going to find their drone unless steps are taken.

You say that, and I think bait.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Hold muh beer! :-)

[Talisker]

I expect drones would fly out of gun range, and besides, shooting projectiles would be dangerous. The most practical solution would be a counter-drone with a camera that flies head-on into the target, just like a killer satellite. I have no doubt that RC hobbyists could design something like that.

I think we have a winnah...