“WASHINGTON (AP) — People who fire guns at drones are endangering the public and property and could be prosecuted or fined, the Federal Aviation Administration warned Friday.
“The FAA released a statement in response to questions about an ordinance under consideration in the tiny farming community of Deer Trail, Colo., that would encourage hunters to shoot down drones. The administration reminded the public that it regulates the nation's airspace, including the airspace over cities and towns.”
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“The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, a drone industry trade group, was concerned enough last year about people threatening to shoot down drones that it issued a statement warning that such comments were ‘irresponsible, dangerous and unlawful.’
“Michael Toscano, president and CEO of the group, expressed similar concerns Friday, saying drones ‘are being designed to serve the public good....The myriad of important uses will be imperiled if they become targets. ...’”
http://hosted2.ap.org/ARLID/a5050f4ad4f44dafab85bb41a15281cf/Article_2013-07-19-US-Shooting-Drones/id-b879d5d1ca294dcaac845edd4b95b83a
(Drone shooters endanger “the public good.” Oh, well, that’s a whole ‘nother discussion, because, after all, the children are our future.)
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