How to kill a UAV drone?

MrUmunhum · 08-29-2015, 04:31 PM

Hi group,

Not sure if this is the right forum? I'm sure the post will cause a stir.

I live in a remote area of the county. I like my privacy. The massing of Drone technology is causing the illegal use of private drones flying over my house. I would like a way of stopping this illegal use of these toys. I have found many links about downing military birds but this is not what I need. From my research, I see that civilian UAVs use two frequencies, WiFi( 2.4g ) or RC frequency( 433m ). I have found circuits for jamming drones but this is also illegal. So I would simply like to capture the drone.

Can I determine which frequency is in use by scanning? Is there any software for this?

What I am looking for are links to help me stop these guys.

If everything else fails, I always have my shotgun!

Thanks for your time and please be kind in your posts.

Timothy Miller · 08-29-2015, 06:10 PM

I wouldn't even bother trying anything else, I'd just start with the shotgun. Most places in the US are either considering or have passed laws saying if drones are over your property and aren't at a certain distance, it's the same as trespassing and you have the right to shoot them down.

rokytnji · 08-29-2015, 06:27 PM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1jIsQcNV8B...+wild+fowl.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...YORYM-S364.jpg
is one way

Trained crows,parrots or falcons is another if you are serious.

Google rf jammer brings me up this

http://www.instructables.com/id/RF-Jammer/

Radio controlled airplanes have been around a long time. So the tech is out there.

frankbell · 08-29-2015, 08:16 PM

I agree that UAVs--well, really, UAV "hobbyists" can be both annoying and dangerous. They materially interfered with persons fighting wild fires in California this summer because they just had to play with their toys.

They are also causing real problems at airports.

Giving some boys new toys just brings on the stupid.

Nevertheless, before you start blazing away, be very clear on the law in your jurisdiction so you don't get caught in the backfire.

unSpawn · 08-30-2015, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrUmunhum

Not sure if this is the right forum? (..) illegal use (..) illegal use (..) also illegal (..) I always have my shotgun!

There'll be other boards on the 'net where you can discuss thse things. I however judge this topic as Not Safe For LQ and therefore will close it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbell

Nevertheless, before you start blazing away, be very clear on the law in your jurisdiction so you don't get caught in the backfire.

Only sensible advice.