Still not one confirmed sighting of an illegally operated or nefarious drone yet. But let’s start shooting down legally operated aircraft causing their wreckage to fall on the ground, homes, businesses, people: As Mystery Drones Fill Skies, Police and Businesses Want Authority to Take Them Down
This is a manufactured event to
- push for a ban on DJI and other China made RC model aircraft. There was a proposed ban that made it all the way to the Senate in December before being pulled at the last minute with a warning that it will come back in 2025. The ultimate goal is protectionism for a small # of U.S. drone makers who do not have competitive products.
- eventually clear the airspace for Amazon, UPS and Walmart delivery drones by restricting RC aircraft to FAA licensed users and to restrict hobby aircraft only to FAA approved “FRIA” operating zones.
- note that all RC aircraft weighing 250 grams or more are already required to have Remote Identification in operation.
We are a nation of idiots.
