Urgent Warning From New Jersey State Police

🔴   The FBI in collaboration with NJ State Police issued a statement about lasers

🔴   Increase of reports from pilots being blinded by lasers

🔴   Misindentify UAS can have catastrophic results

As concerns about the mysterious drones over New Jersey continue to grow, many people have begun talking about taking matters into their own hands.

There's been growing talking on social media from people suggesting residents shoot the drones down.

There are several problems with that, however.  Among the concerns with shooting them down,

🔺   The size of the drones makes them a danger to cause significant damage or death when they land.

🔺   The drone you are shooting at, may well be a small plane.

🔺   Responsible gun owners understand that it is dangerous to shoot your weapon without knowing where the bullets are going to end.

Now comes a new warning to residents looking for ways to deal with the drones.

The FBI in Newark, along with the New Jersey State Police are warning that pilots of manned airplanes are reporting an increase in being hit in the eyes with laser beams from the ground.

People on the ground are mistaking real manned planes with unmanned drones.

These mistakes can lead to catastrophic results with unintended consequences.

The statement released by authorities says in part,

to improve accuracy and prevent false sightings, a variety of tools and techniques can be used to assist with visual identification of suspected UAS. Accurate identification is critical for maintaining safety and ensuring appropriate responses to UAS activity.

There are many different laser devices available for consumers to purchase.

The government regulates how powerful these devices are, but they can still interfere with pilots' ability to see.

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If you feel that you have to use lasers to point out drones, the FBI statement suggests that there are many sites that offer apps that identify planes in flight.

That would supposedly cut down on the misidentification of the UAS.

Source:  FBI