Lasers, Microwaves, Missiles, Guns Not On The Table For Domestic Drone Defense

The War Zone ^ | October 31, 2024 | JOSEPH TREVITHICK, HOWARD ALT

[bitt]

“it is curious that it was published on Halloween, way before the current saga.” !

[BitWielder1]

I can't believe we don't have the means to scramble either jets, Cessnas or drones to at least take pictures and tail them some of them to their home base.
We have the tech to take them out but not the guts, it seems.

[Ignatz]

“The U.S. military does also reserve its inherent right to act outside of this authority in self-defense.”

This U.S. citizen does also reserve his inherent right to act outside of this authority in self-defense.

[buckalfa]

"The headline is a lie, it says right there that force may be used to destroy a drone."

Of course the headline is a lie, but the statute gives Team Biden cover for using option 1 thru 5 instead of just going to option 6 which is shoot them down.

[lurk]

Drones also need a control signal. That can be found and interrupted.

[The Antiyuppie]

1. Nets (to foul ptopellers)

2. Solid ice or carbon dioxide projectiles

[bk1000]

If I see one, and it is unmarked, I will assume it is of an enemy origin and will immediately deploy Rule 308. I am not military and would not come under their restrictions.

[BobL]

Why don’t we just activate our air defenses against these drones? Oh, silly me, we sent it all to Ukraine. Next time I’ll think before posting something stupid.

[bobbo666]

No, you do not need to ID. Shoot one down and inspect the wreckage.

As to “pollution”, gimme a break. You’d rather they get crashed at the location THEY choose rather than YOUR choice? Shoot one down over water and send out the CGuard.

[dinodino]

Oh please. Unless there’s a weapons payload, shooting down one of these drones shouldn’t be any more hazardous than shooting down a large RC model plane. If you’re worried about lithium batteries, you shouldn’t be—the sidewalks are positively littered with e-bikes and scooters everywhere you go.

[anton]

Some of them look like planes because of the lights.

[AAABEST]

uhhh derp, herp, duuhhhh.... just shoot 'em down

Two points:

- morons and yay-hoos shoot at things without knowing what they are or identifying the threat.

- morons and yay-hoos run their heads re: stuff they know nothing about. In this case modern drones payloads, materials and weapons.

[cgbg]

You are speculating about payload.

The drunks will be doing something useful for once—replacing the words of “experts” with action.

[CodeToad]

So, during 9/11 the military and civil authorities were prepared to shoot down planes full of Americans but these drones warrant no response at all.

[AAABEST]

shooting down one of these drones shouldn’t be any more hazardous than shooting down a large RC model plane..

You have no idea of the nomenclature, but you're sure you want it shot down... because it can't be dangerous.

Sit in the corner with the other dunces.

[logi_cal869]

Dealing with a downed drone - even in remote areas - is problematic.

Have you somehow missed the evolution in warfare in the ongoing DS battlespace? You, on display:

1. Naivete,
2. Gaslit,
3. Utter ignorance.

Choose. You should hope to be #3, as that requires a merely a choice to change.

MUCH more "problematic" is what's coming over the horizon since our government has demonstrated both an unwillingness and inability to control our airspace even over the most sensitive facilities...

...and today I'm merely concerned with one location in Landover, Md....

[AAABEST]

The drunks will be doing something useful for once—replacing the words of “experts” with action.

If it's a "real" drone, shooter would be dead. If it's not he'd be arrested

Even if drunks down it, maybe you can explain to the forum what happens when - I dunno - hellfires, microwave equipment and radioactive/toxic materials start burning.

[cgbg]

You have wild speculation here—zero basis for any of it.

Lets get some shot down and get some actual facts.

[AAABEST]

lol - now I’m convinced.

Sorry I doubted you... seriously.

[cgbg]

Produce some evidence for any of your payload claims.

I am waiting....