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I’m seeking photos and videos of drones used by ICE, like these. Please send any you have my way - trying to better understand the patterns.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

There are numerous reports across the Twin Cities on ICE monitoring pages of drones circling apartment buildings. What valid law enforcement reason could there be for this?

To everyone asking, "What's the right way to take down a drone then?" - I'd argue that if you're not in an active, for-real combat area, you almost certainly have options that are better for everyone than trying to take out a drone.

In Ukraine, Russia is reported to be using 'hunting' drones, as the IDF uses on Gazans. We can assume that ICE has access to those. What *would* be the best method of defence?

attempting to accurately warn people about the legal threat profile they face if they carry out certain activities is not the same as endorsing all government activities, but some people really can't read

Quarter million dollar fine. Legally the same as shooting at a loaded 747. FAA treats all cases of shooting at aircraft the same. They don't HAVE to hit you with the maximums, but that's what's on the table if they catch you. And you KNOW what this regime would do with it.

Thank you for that. My first thought was definitely shoot them down, but in a city, you are quite right - too dangerous. But this below, do we know if this is happening?

Yes, this is absolutely happening for beyond visual line of sight drone operations, which are very strictly regulated. This is not new, and has been in the works for a long time.

there's something reassuring about the fact you are never ever ever gonna run out of people who need to hear this, like the way everyone apparently needs handwashing instructions in public toilets