Getting rid of drones

[anotherkiwi]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/dec/19/gatwick-flights-halted-after-drone-sighting

The other day I was sitting on the sofa (probably reading pedelecs) and a movement outside caught my eye. My new flat is a birdwatchers paradise and at first I thought it was a crow or another larger bird. Then I noticed the object was in stationary flight about 10 metres from my bay window, someone was looking into my living room! I got up and went to the window, the drone stayed put for a while and then zipped off behind the small oak wood over the motorway.

At the time I was already considering going to get my gun, next time I won't lose a second! There is no risk of lost bullets, in that direction there is a hill and the motorway anti-noise wall and both are out of range. I know a .177 BB gun isn't enough firepower to bring down a drone, but I hope that the person on the other end of the camera won't like being shot at with live ammunition... "This is not a video game you jerk" would be a nice message to pass along.

 

[Fat Rat]

There a bloody menace
When I heard about Gatwick my first thought was shoot it down
Job done

 

[flecc]

When I heard about Gatwick my first thought was shoot it down

No, no, no, the news about Gatwick is brilliant, a fantastic opportunity.

Think about it, a swarm of drones able to crash incoming Russian bombers and cruise missiles, defence on the cheap, drones supplied by the public and operated by unpaid volunteers. This is David Cameron's Big Society in action.

We've got Dad's Army, this would be Kids Air Force.

All we'd need then is Mum's Navy.
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[Fat Rat]

No, no, no, the news about Gatwick is brilliant, a fantastic opportunity.

Think about it, a swarm of drones able to crash incoming Russian bombers and cruise missiles, defence on the cheap, drones supplied by the public and operated by unpaid volunteers. This is David Cameron's Big Society in action.

We've got Dad's Army, this would be Kids Air Force.

All we'd need then is Mum's Navy.
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Cracking plan as long as they don't practice on commercial aircraft

 

[mike killay]

Time for the RAF to become involved.

 

[Wicky]

There was a similar problem of annoying incursions in the 70s and it was solved by a variety of measures

 

[wheeler]

Couldn't they just shine laser pens at them...........................................oh, wait a minute.

 

[Nealh]

I am close to LGW and it is lovely and quiet, for those out in areas like Newdigate,Capel etc it is bliss as they are right under the flight path.
Whether they can locate or apprehend the morons is another thing.

 

[soundwave]

Police say they are considering trying to shoot down a drone that has shut Gatwick Airport for more than 24 hours.

what with there potato guns they cant even kill at close range lol.

what you want is one of these mofos

 

[Crossroads]

The Dutch have trained great big birds of prey to intercept drones in mid air and carry them back to the handler.

 

[soundwave]

The Dutch have trained great big birds of prey to intercept drones in mid air and carry them back to the handler.

 

[EddiePJ]

I hate the use of the word drone instead of quadcopter.

 

[Nefarious]

if I knew that they were protesting about the environmental impact of frivolous air travel, I'd have some sympathy but I suspect they're just dicks...

 

[anotherkiwi]

I went to the civil aviation site to read the rules and the operator has broken several laws in my case.

 

[wheeler]

I hate the use of the word drone instead of quadcopter.

They don't all have four rotors though.

 

[Wicky]

 

[Zlatan]

https://mol.im/a/6524435

 

[flecc]

https://mol.im/a/6524435

They'll need to do better to even see them.

The latest news is that the police have released the arrested couple from Crawley without charge, saying they were satisfied that they are no longer suspects.

So in other words they are no further to finding anyone at all after several days of drone disruption. I bet Russia is watching this lack of defence competence with considerable interest!
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[tommie]

^ and that is just representitive of the shower of half-wits that

They'll need to do better to even see them.

The latest news is that the police have released the arrested couple from Crawley without charge, saying they were satisfied that they are no longer suspects.

So in other words they are no further to finding anyone at all after several days of drone disruption. I bet Russia is watching this lack of defence competence with considerable interest!
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This update beggars belief.....
Laurel & Hardy would have handled this better..

Their release came as Sussex Police said they were relying on eye witnesses and there may have been no "genuine drone activity in the first place".

Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley said no footage of a drone had been obtained.

He said there was "always a possibility" the reported sightings of drones were mistaken.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46665615

 

[flecc]

^ and that is just representitive of the shower of half-wits that


This update beggars belief.....
Laurel & Hardy would have handled this better..

Their release came as Sussex Police said they were relying on eye witnesses and there may have been no "genuine drone activity in the first place".

Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley said no footage of a drone had been obtained.

He said there was "always a possibility" the reported sightings of drones were mistaken.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46665615

Almost unbelievable. Reassuring for Sussex criminals, they'll enjoy a relaxed Christmas with that area's police force.
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