Drone Hysteria

[Steve R.]

Drone mystery befuddles New Jersey officials, frustrates residents

A series of drone sightings over New Jersey and near U.S. military installations that began in mid-November has residents concerned and lawmakers demanding answers as their origins and purpose remain unknown.

www.foxnews.com

NJ Mayor: Drones Should Be Taken Down, There's Refusal to Do So Even When They Go Out to Sea

Belleville, NJ, Mayor Michael Melham says the drones around the state have to be taken down but was told by the Coast Guard that they wouldn't be shot down due to fears of a "payload" or other hazardous materials on them. | Clips

www.breitbart.com

Really, nothing to see here. People are simply misidentifying aircraft and getting hysterical over it.

But wait!!! The Biden administration has a history of lying spewing disinformation to the public. Recall, the Chinese balloon incident. Instead of shooting it down when it first entered US airspace, the Biden administration did nothing. Now, after years of obfuscation, Justice Department Reveals 26 FBI Informants Attended January 6 Protests.

For now, based on the absence of any evidence (a crashed drone for example), not much can be said. Nevertheless, the Biden administration can't be trusted.

 

[Isaac]

I was pondering this the other day, I heard someone on the TV say "it's just a matter of time before some crazy starts taking pot shots at these things" - and I thought to myself, "Crazy" ?? That doesn't sound crazy to me.

Imagine something the size of an SUV is hovering over your yard - your family - your kids - your house - it would be very tempting indeed to consider it an adversary needing to be done something to, for sure

 

[AccessBlaster]

Petty sure we could electronically jam it or even hack it if we're so inclined.

 

[Steve R.]

If we're afraid to shoot them down because we don't know what they contain?

Petty sure we could electronically jam it or even hack it if we're so inclined.

The Biden administration is consumed by fear to the point of being paralyzed. The Chinese balloon should have been shot down when it entered US territory. The Biden administration calls for a cease fire concerning Hamas' terrorism instead of demanding that Hamas surrender. Instead of taking proactive action, the Biden administration covers-up problems and kicks the can down the road to avoid tackling the issues.

 

[Isaac]

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/us-military-bases-uk-germany/2024/12/13/id/1191599/

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Time to fire an EMP at the drone and see how long it lasts. Might burn out its memory, but we could get a sense of who made it.

 

[Isaac]

What's an EMP ?

 

[Isaac]

Drone mystery befuddles New Jersey officials, frustrates residents

A series of drone sightings over New Jersey and near U.S. military installations that began in mid-November has residents concerned and lawmakers demanding answers as their origins and purpose remain unknown.

www.foxnews.com

now they're crashing into people's yards - this is dangerous! shooting down is totally reaosonable

 

[AccessBlaster]

What's an EMP ?

electromagnetic pulse

 

[Steve R.]

The drones seem very prolific. Breeding like flies. Spreading to Germany, now California. It's the end of the world!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867594278350074243

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[NauticalGent]

 

[Steve R.]

This one is pretty interesting. Maybe the aliens are finally coming to bring us peace.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867538555678900440

 

[ColinEssex]

If we're afraid to shoot them down because we don't know what they contain? What does that make us?

Paranoid my dear.
Col

 

[Isaac]

Col why is it paranoia to be worried about a gigantic machine hovering over your yard?

 

[Steve R.]

If we're afraid to shoot them down because we don't know what they contain? What does that make us?

Paranoid my dear.

Paranoia, would not seem to be the appropriate word in this case. If one has a case of paranoia, one would be inclined to take action (without full knowledge) because of a perceived threat and the illusion that action is necessary for self-defense. This is more of a case of "analysis paralysis", a decision can't be made until more is known. But even as massive information floods in, that information (for some reason) is amazingly insufficient for decision making. Consequently, no action is ever implemented.

Mayorkas displaying "analysis paralysis".

Mayorkas: 'We Are Limited in Our Authorities' to Incapacitate Drones

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that his agency was "limited" in its authority to shoot down drones. | Clips

www.breitbart.com

Hysteria amplification. The proverbial call for vigilantes.

Christie: Without Federal Information 'Drone Vigilantes' Are Going to 'Start Taking them Down'

Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that given the absence of government information on the drone sightings in New Jersey, individuals will soon become "drone vigilantes" and "they'll start taking them down." | Clips

www.breitbart.com

 

[ColinEssex]

Col why is it paranoia to be worried about a gigantic machine hovering over your yard?

We don't have 'yards' in the UK, we have gardens.
My neighbour has a drone, it's like a baby helicopter with 3 rotors. You can buy them in most electrical shops, but I understand you are limited to where you can fly it.
Col

 

[ColinEssex]

Feeling very brave Colin? Wait until you find a couple hovering over your property.

You're not allowed to fly a drone over residential properties, especially if it is equipped with a camera, you could catch some females (or males) sunbathing topless or naked as is their bag.
Col

 

[moke123]

You're not allowed to fly a drone over residential properties,

In the US you can. You don't own the airspace over your house. There are a ton of regulations as to when and where you can fly, some state, mostly federal. I'm currently in a course to get a commercial drone pilots license.

 

[ColinEssex]

In the US you can. You don't own the airspace over your house. There are a ton of regulations as to when and where you can fly, some state, mostly federal. I'm currently in a course to get a commercial drone pilots license.

I think in the UK it is regarded as an invasion of privacy. (I may be wrong)
Col

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Col, whether or not it is legally regarded as an invasion of privacy, that is the way people here are treating it. The problem is that such drones represent a hazard in flying over a populated area. If some of these drones are as large as have been described, a falling drone would be heavy enough to kill a person or at the least, cripple their unfortunate target. That is part of the reason why we are not allowed to shoot them down... to avoid collateral damage.

It probably doesn't help that recently, some commercial delivery services have started trial runs of drones as a package delivery device. There is no way to know if a night-time drone is delivering something or spying on something. In either case, I predict that there will eventually be some kind of accident and the clamor will rise for drone restrictions.