The method demonstrated in the video is problematic for a commoner like me to apply, since it not only comes with serious electrical hazards when handling the high voltage capacitor in the microwave, but it also comes with the risk of endangering other peoples electronics, causing fire hazards or affecting radiological infrastructure that is protected by law.
Our entire house, containing eight households, are furious at our neighbors living across the street, because they are flying their drone up to our windows and hover. It is equipped with something that resembles a lens.
I’d shoot it down, but that leaves a trail and is not subtle. I really don’t want to risk my gun “career”, since I want to get licensed for heavier caliber sometime next year.
The police don’t do nothing about it, since it’s not illegal to maneuver in populated areas. It’s neither directly illegal to film people, even though they indirectly could be charged with harassment. I don’t have or want to spend the funds for a civil lawsuit.
What are my offensive and defensive options?
Wow, so much bad advice in this thread.
It’s illegal to repeatedly harass and film people in their home. That’s an invasion of privacy and harassment. Please check your local laws.
It’s also very illegal to shoot at or otherwise actively bring down a drone, as you will be violating aviation safety laws. You might also be liable for damage to a drone.
First, record and submit to the police every incident. Every one. Make them also furious at your neighbor. Build the case of harassment. Build a case of violating aviation laws. Please.
Nets and string are your best countermeasure option, as those are passive, meaning the drone flies into an obstruction. If you use fishing line, pull it taught. Loose fishing line over a space can harm birds. A few criss-crossed fine strings will likely, eventually, work, and can plausibly have some other purpose, like decoration.
It’s not worth being sloppy and getting into trouble on top of being harassed. Be calm, be smart. Please.