Re: The Mystery Drones

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On 2024-12-14 06:07:19 +0000, Ed Stasiak said:
 

 
BTR1701

Ed Stasiak
 
As for the drones here, the quoted article mentions that it's illegal to shoot
down a drone, as they come under federal FAA regulations as aircraft

 
That doesn't trump the right of self-defense.
 
"Yes, officer, I shot it because it dived straight toward me and given its
size, it could have really hurt me if it hit me, besides who knows if these
damn things are carrying weapons."

 
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True, though you're still going to court.

 
   Can you shoot down a drone? No, you can't.
 
   White House National Security Communications Adviser
   John Kirby said the drones spotted by residents are 
   lawfully operated manned aircraft, and are not a
   threat. They are not U.S. military drones and don’t
   appear to be from a foreign country or entity, he
   said.

While at the same time saying they don't know what they are.

Sounds a lot like the "it's just a weather balloon" line they used to
routinely give to anyone who reported a UFO.