Mysterious drone sightings on the East Coast have led to calls for civilians to shoot them down. However, experts and federal officials warn this is dangerous and illegal.
Shooting drones can cause crashes, injury, or property damage, and risks hitting authorized aircraft like emergency response drones.
Federal law prohibits shooting at aircraft, punishable by fines or prison. Homeland Security advises against it, urging safer methods like documentation and identification.
Calls for drone action, including from President-elect Trump, highlight rising public concern over these unidentified aircraft.
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