Reports of laser strikes on aircraft over New Jersey have surged, with a shocking 269% increase noted by the FAA in recent weeks compared to last year.
Even if the laser's target isn't a plane, it's illegal under US federal law to point a laser or shoot a firearm at a drone, regardless of motive.
The FBI noted that local authorities have been tracking down 'operators acting illegally,' emphasizing that shining lasers at aircraft could have deadly consequences.
Misidentification often occurs when unmanned aerial systems are confused with familiar objects like manned aircraft or celestial bodies, leading to dangerous laser strikes.
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