While hunting I heard what I thought was a drone flying around then sure enough saw it and it started hovering over my feeder. I ended up stepping out into view and it took off never to return. 900 acre ranch surrounded by the same size or larger ranches. Contacted the land owner and she was just as shocked as I was.
Had a drone hovering over me this morning
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Poachers using drones?
Pretty soon thieves are going to start using them to scout for stuff to steal that is out of sight at ground level.
Pretty soon thieves are going to start using them to scout for stuff to steal that is out of sight at ground level.
Don't know if poachers or a neighbor just checking things out for some reason. My first thought was maybe it was a game warden. I ran to my jeep and drove around the property and didn't see anyone.
This sounds like a fun new form of skeet shooting to me. Make sure to bring your shotgun next time. But seriously drones are the worst.
There is only one solution. Time to buy your own and practice aerial combat maneuvers.
Vae Victis
- get a drone
- keep it in the stand
- if you see another drone, follow it back to the source
- Get plate numbers
- post on Texags
- ??
- profit
Brilliant!
And you didn't shoot it why...?
MouthBQ98 said:
Poachers using drones?
Pretty soon thieves are going to start using them to scout for stuff to steal that is out of sight at ground level.
I'm surprised that's not already happening big time now.
SSS
Poachers?
Happened to my son and I Sunday. I'm hoping it had something to do with oil well they are putting up next door
Are you sure they weren't harassing the wildlife? That would mean you could get the game warden involved.
It's Laken Riley, not Lincoln you idiot
Could get them involved anyway for hunter harassment.
Ask for her permission to shoot them down.AgBass01 said:
While hunting I heard what I thought was a drone flying around then sure enough saw it and it started hovering over my feeder. I ended up stepping out into view and it took off never to return. 900 acre ranch surrounded by the same size or larger ranches. Contacted the land owner and she was just as shocked as I was.
If your going to get one to follow someone, get something DJI. You can get a used one for a couple hundred dollars, and they'll go 3-4 miles away.
87IE said:
Are you sure they weren't harassing the wildlife? That would mean you could get the game warden involved.
Call the warden anyway.
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AggieKatie2 said:
ETX is honestly starting to scare me a bit as someone who may be trigger happy.
AggieKatie2 said:
ETX is honestly starting to scare me a bit as someone who may be trigger happy.
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Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
Lol, now my dad is buzzing me in his Cessna.
The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it down?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
Isn't it an invasion of privacy?
I guess the only option is to follow it then and get them for hunter harassment?
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This. Until changes in the law are made, this is true.RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
I'm not a fan of more laws, but a certain amount of privacy on private property should be expected.
RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
Unless of course you mistook it for a dove...oops, my bad, I thought it was a dove, what's your name and address and I'll send you a check
Some laws are so stupid they should be ignored. I'd shoot the f-er down and if whoever/whatever authority is sent to find the culprit, I'd deal with it then.Texas 1836 said:This. Until changes in the law are made, this is true.RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
I'm not a fan of more laws, but a certain amount of privacy on private property should be expected.
And I believe there are legal remedies for enforcing a right to privacy on your own land. Unfortunately, those remedies would require that you find out who is flying the drone without physically interfering with them flying the drone.Texas 1836 said:This. Until changes in the law are made, this is true.RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
I'm not a fan of more laws, but a certain amount of privacy on private property should be expected.
Shooting down a drone is a federal crime and could expose you to 20 yrs in prison.....likely more if you decide to "deal" with the federal authorities who come knocking on your door.carl spacklers hat said:Some laws are so stupid they should be ignored. I'd shoot the f-er down and if whoever/whatever authority is sent to find the culprit, I'd deal with it then.Texas 1836 said:This. Until changes in the law are made, this is true.RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
I'm not a fan of more laws, but a certain amount of privacy on private property should be expected.
Yeah...I don't think carl spacklers hat is gonna be so gung-ho about shooting down a drone now.RM1993 said:Shooting down a drone is a federal crime and could expose you to 20 yrs in prison.....likely more if you decide to "deal" with the federal authorities who come knocking on your door.carl spacklers hat said:Some laws are so stupid they should be ignored. I'd shoot the f-er down and if whoever/whatever authority is sent to find the culprit, I'd deal with it then.Texas 1836 said:This. Until changes in the law are made, this is true.RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
I'm not a fan of more laws, but a certain amount of privacy on private property should be expected.
I think the only thing that keeps it from happening more, is most thieves are too stupid to know how to fly a drone.Cassius said:MouthBQ98 said:
Poachers using drones?
Pretty soon thieves are going to start using them to scout for stuff to steal that is out of sight at ground level.
I'm surprised that's not already happening big time now.
Class of '93 - proud Dad of a '22 grad and a '26 student!
Its so invasive. What are they looking for on rural property in the middle of nowhere? Why is it a federal crime to shoot them down when they come on your property and take pictures or record or whatever they do? Its mind boggling.
Sorry folks, didn't mean to start a politics/law debate here. For the record if any law enforcement officials are reading this, I DID NOT NOR DID I ATTEMPT TO SHOOT DOWN THE DRONE.
It looks like even commercial use of drones requires them to be flown within visual line of sight of the operator, outside special exceptions. Was it possible for them to see the drone in your location?
https://www.faa.gov/uas/
https://www.faa.gov/uas/
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It has to do with Airspace and who owns/regulates it.BorderTx said:
Its so invasive. What are they looking for on rural property in the middle of nowhere? Why is it a federal crime to shoot them down when they come on your property and take pictures or record or whatever they do? Its mind boggling.
Hello reading comprehension. "I'd deal with it then," means dealing with the ramifications of shooting down someone's flying toy.RM1993 said:Shooting down a drone is a federal crime and could expose you to 20 yrs in prison.....likely more if you decide to "deal" with the federal authorities who come knocking on your door.carl spacklers hat said:Some laws are so stupid they should be ignored. I'd shoot the f-er down and if whoever/whatever authority is sent to find the culprit, I'd deal with it then.Texas 1836 said:This. Until changes in the law are made, this is true.RM1993 said:The drone is not on private property unless it lands. And it would be illegal to shoot one down even if it is over your property.Capt. Augustus McCrae said:Nosh said:
SSS
How about just shoot it?
It's on private property. You don't need to cover it up. You're perfectly able to shoot it down.
I'm not a fan of more laws, but a certain amount of privacy on private property should be expected.
He said he drove around. They probably high tailed it when they saw him. Warden is the best option
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