However, experts warn, that doesn’t mean residents should take matters into their own hands: Shooting drones is illegal and could end in serious injury.
Officials say the drones flying over New Jersey in the past few weeks appear to be commercial-grade, not recreational.
“A private citizen shooting at any aircraft — including unmanned aircraft — poses a significant safety hazard.
Abichandani said shooting drones could also set off fires.
“If you shoot at it, assuming you target it correctly and you actually hit the drone, the drone is going to fall somewhere.
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Organizations:
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Locations:
New Jersey, Bernardsville, N.J