Sedalia Dave Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 The subject of the original post was arrested for discharging a firearm in the city limits in violation of city ordinances. if you classify drones IAW this http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/07/31/wrestling-legend-roddy-piper-dead-at-61/then it is a violation of federal law to shoot down a drone. However hobbiest aircraft are a gray area because until recently the FAA pretty much ignored them . in the not too distant past, it took skill to learn how to fly them and people with that level of dedication tended not to do stupid things with them. However since the advent of craft that anyone capable of breathing can operate in combination with video cameras like the go-pro and social media; the FAA is working hard to bring all aircraft commonly referred to as drones under their per view. I allows them an additional reason for more funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 The subject of the original post was arrested for discharging a firearm in the city limits in violation of city ordinances.If you classify drones IAW thishttps://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/32then it is a violation of federal law to shoot down a drone.However hobbiest aircraft are a little bit of a gray area because until recently the FAA pretty much ignored them . In the not too distant past, it took skill to learn how to fly them and people with that level of dedication tended not to do stupid things with them. Stupid people couldn't afford to stay in the hobby long enough to become much of a nuisance.However since the advent of craft that anyone capable of breathing can operate in combination with video cameras like the go-pro and social media; their popularity has increased 1000 fold.Because of their popularity and news worthyness; the FAA is working hard to bring all aircraft commonly referred to as drones under their perview. I allows them an additional reason for more funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_slinger Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 One more area of lives the government wants to control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 One more area of lives the government wants to control.+1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicLee SASS #16638 Life Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 How about using a bean bag 12 gauge? How about a single use tied together 12 G small cast net? A new industry is born. A small cast net would take one down in a sec. No gun, no discharge a reloadable small cast net thrower powered by a spring or same rubber bands as used in spearfishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presidio Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 No matter to me what law says what and/or is governed by who-ever or what-ever agency. It's still an invasion of privacy that I have a right to use what-ever means available to protect said property and belongings. Lawyers don't much care for my attitude and way of seeing things.....takes control out of their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 About the only thing the shooter did wrong, was discharge a firearm in an area (city, subdivision, whatever) where there was that restriction. Correct me if I'm wrong. With that, I live in an area where there is no law/restriction about discharging any sort of firearm from ones property/yard/garden/field whatever. Of course, if you hit the neighbors lifestock/house/truck/whatever, then there will be some serious explaining to do. So, don't live where those laws are in place and shoot all the drones one desires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Looks like a good use for my Daisy Red Ryder BB gun. Shoot the drone's eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Changed my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Brown Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 In the agriculture industry drones are the next big thing. I have one much like the one in this story for crop scouting and field mapping. My drone has a 1.5 mile range and I often fly over several fields in one flight and going from one field to another I cross other people's property lines. I don't think that gives the property owner the right to start taking shots at me if that's the case the poor guy that does our crop dusting is in for a heck of a flight. That being said I typically fly at around 100'-200' when cruising from field to field if there is a house in my path and from that height you can't make out a lot of details about people. If I starred hovering over a house and descneed to 25' to get a close up I would fully expect to get shot down thought, heck I would do that myself. I definitely think that some people are miss using their drones but my point is that not everyone with a drone is a creep looking to spy on people. There are some drones that are used for fertilizer analysis that cost upwards of $50,000 and I don't think you want to have to replace it because you jumped the proverbial gun and shot it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The Supreme Court has found the following: The law, in balancing the public interest in using the airspace for air navigation against the landowner's rights, declared that a landowner controls use of the airspace above their property in connection with their uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the underlying land. In other words, a person's real property ownership includes a reasonable amount of the private airspace above the property in order to prevent nuisance. A landowner may make any legitimate use of their property that they want, even if it interferes with aircraft overflying the land. The FAA has further ruled that public airspace is defined to be 500 feet and up. I'm not an attorney, so I may be wrong here, but it looks like the FAA is issuing rulings on this that aren't supported by any specific statute at this time. If you're flying over other peoples property at a height of 100-200 feet, you may be trespassing. You might also be subject to local nuisance ordinances. Just because it's convenient for you from a business perspective doesn't obligate your neighbors to allow you over flight privileges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 How bout a TATER GUN... Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Though shalt not violate my airspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Got to thunking again. This could start an air war between drones. Fly over my air space and I will shoot you down with my armed drone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Though shalt not violate my airspace. Bob, If you'll send us the GPS coordinates of the "Lazy Bob" we'll try to stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Bob, If you'll send us the GPS coordinates of the "Lazy Bob" we'll try to stay away. You can get em from the NSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Got to thunking again. This could start an air war between drones. Fly over my air space and I will shoot you down with my armed drone. I saw a video the other day of a drone armed with a Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Just about any projectile would do damage, I would guess. I'm thinking about .22s with bird shot. Put in a turret with some kind of feed to the piece, and viola, armed drones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3164261/Terrifying-video-shows-home-drone-teenager-equipped-HANDGUN-opening-fire-woods.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Mathewson, 37826 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3164261/Terrifying-video-shows-home-drone-teenager-equipped-HANDGUN-opening-fire-woods.html This looks like justification for shooting down all drones hanging around ones property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Wholly Crapolla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL NEGRO GATO Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I'D TELL THEM, I WAS PROTECTING MY HOME, I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ALIEN WAR SHIP! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wholly Crapolla! What BMC said!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wholly Crapolla!Yeah. Put's things in a whole new light don't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouchy Greg, SASS#71981 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 A tuned up paint-ball gun would work well. OLG I've got a Wrist Rocket slingshot and a jar full of ball bearings that I keep next to the back door for the cats that stalk our back yard bird feeders. It's pretty silent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am gonna rethunk that .22 LR thing. Twelve GA minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosscut hardy Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Saiga 12ga. 00 Buckshot....feared for our life. ..crosscut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 I've got a Wrist Rocket slingshot and a jar full of ball bearings that I keep next to the back door for the cats that stalk our back yard bird feeders. It's pretty silent too.Wouldn't even barely dent one a those big suckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wondering if a Bofore 40mm would do the job? Neighbors might be a tad touchy about it. But it would probably clear the skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Bofors with birdshot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Da Solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Bofors with birdshot! Bofors Beehive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hmmm.....can't discharge a firearm in the city limits....hmmmm.. Maybe something like this: with 40 pound test line and a one ounce weight. Cast over it, let the line catch, and pull it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presidio Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Gotta know that BMC will love this idea! Might consider it meownself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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