It starts with the distinctive whirring noise or hum that lets you know a drone is near.

Eventually you might spot it, then notice its camera seems to be focused into your window or on your backyard.

A drone overhead can be annoying, and a probing camera could even make what it’s doing illegal, but how do you get rid of it?

People have suggested shooting down drones that they feel invade their privacy at their personal property. The internet even has fabricated videos of people supposedly trying to shoot down drones.

But can you do it? The law is crystal clear.

Can I shoot down a drone over my property?

No, it’s a felony.

Federal law classifies drones as aircraft and attempting to shoot them violates 18 U.S.C.A. § 32 . The Federal Aviation Administration could pursue civil penal

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