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| Drones - more sophisticated than ever before |
In 2015, California passed a law banning drone operators from violating the airspace of private property. But, since that law, illicit drone use has not only continued but has proliferated. Celebrities, as well as other notable have been spied upon with regularity in their houses, at restaurants, on vacation, or at work.
Drone detection systems are on the rise as companies and event producers look to secure airspace. These systems cost upwards of $200,000. Mike Fraietta, founder of security company Gargoyle Systesm, says, "There has been a lot of legislation passed, but that doesn't stop drone use. Especially in high rise apartments, such as in NYC, people assume they are so high up that they can't be seen, but drones can."
Drones plague movie on-location sites. According to Ryan Reynolds, "We would run for cover when filming Deadpool & Wolverine. We had a plan of evasion."
Drones aren't just being employed by gawkers and paparazzi but by criminals to case-out target 'hit' sites or to serve as lookouts. Drones can be used for reconnaissance for high-end crimes or be used to plan and collect data on how a home, office, or production facility is protected.
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| A drone swarm Drones are detected by their noise or radio frequencies, but they are getting better and better at diverting detection. At the moment there is nothing much that a harassed celeb or any other person can do to prevent drone use other than having detectors provide situational awareness. You cannot shoot a drone out of the air. They are considered to be an aircraft and shooting one violates the Federal Aircraft Sabotage Act. |
By: Jim Lavorato
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