Dan, I am pretty sure many (or most) operators of modern multi rotors are fully aware that there is an industry of 'counter drone technology' springing up side by side with the advancement of the modern 'Drone'. A quick Google search of this is easy, and brings up many hits. No news there.
What we as operators of these aircraft need to do is - First and Foremost; arm ourselves with knowledge - primarily, of laws that pertain to the flight of UAV's. Thats really 95% of the battle - know where you can fly and where you can't. Law enforcement and airports having the ability to defend certain infrastructure in the modern age, is no different than seeing a Policeman on the street wearing a side arm. Can he shoot someone? Yes, but what must you do to have them draw their weapon?
I have been flying things as a remote pilot for 40 years and I have come to a few conclusions.
- Those that Do Not fly 'drones', RC or what have you; are completely ignorant of their capabilities and this is further aggravated by. . . .
- A] A dishonest and disingenuous main stream media that creates repetitious, misrepresentations of UAV's in all forms of visual imagery and actual data
- B] Operators of said Drones and RC aircraft not having the knowledge and ability to properly interpret and refute the above
- C] Operators of said Drones and RC aircraft not having sufficient knowledge of all of the rules pertaining to all aspects of their operations and thus - fueling the dishonest and disingenuous media.
Its a viscous cycle in my opinion. We are either part of the problem or part of the solution and I urge us to be the latter.