How To Shoot Down a Drone

gurps_npc writes: Popular Mechanics has a nice article about how to shoot down a non-military drone. Interestingly enough, a Super Soaker will do the job while a standard paint gun does nothing. It doesn't take much energy as long as it is concentrated. A BB gun can do it as well — if you can hit the the target. "Other good non-gun options include pretty much any other solid-projectile slinger. Slingshots will likely work—again, assuming you can hit." They add, "Last but not least, you never want to underestimate the power of just throwing crap. A rock, a baseball, anything you can fling straight, accurate, and fast. All it takes to down a drone is a bent propeller or enough of a jolt to flip it."

Comments

Re:My weapon of choice would be

[U2xhc2hkb3QgU3Vja3M]

I'll try:

My weapon of choice would be to nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

Re:Garden hose

[mysidia]

Why am I suddenly imaging a joystick-controlled turret mounted on the roof, connected to the water line.... with a booster pump for long-range spraying?

For repelling unwanted birds, of course

I'll stick with my Beretta Xtrema2.

[Indy1]

Its designed to shoot down flying ducks and geese, drone can't be too much harder : )

Re:My weapon of choice would be

[techno-vampire]

Even better: use Dip. Anything that can dissolve a toon can't possibly do anything good to a drone.

Re:string..

[Anonymous Coward]

Fine, just don't interrupt her webcam show. She probably earns more than you do.

Re: Silly string?

[drinkypoo]

When you get your hands on it, return it AFTER shorting out the battery. Light high energy batteries aren't that cheap.

Do not short out high-energy battery with remaining hand