01-31-2025, 11:52 AM
This post was last modified 01-31-2025, 12:05 PM by Ravenwatcher. Edited 2 times in total.
I'm not sure what to read into this but here close to the Indiana/Ohio border we have started to get drone sightings in our area millions of chickens have been put down due to Bird Flu and respiratory illness now this just in...
Randolph County, Indiana Sheriff's Department
Drone Activity Reported Near Sites of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Hoosiers are encouraged to report drone activity near quarantine sites to local law enforcement
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local and federal officials continue to monitor an increase in drone activity near sites where Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks have been identified.
Local law enforcement has received reports of several drones spotted in Adams, Allen, Jackson, and Jay counties in Indiana and nearby Ohio locations. Many of these drones have been reported flying over farms, as identified by the Board of Animal Health, and some reports have surfaced of people shooting at the drones to bring them down.
It is a crime to shoot down a drone. It is a felony to “damage, destroy, disable or wreck any aircraft,” punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.
Additionally, the public is warned against chasing down drone operators in cars or engaging with drone operators illegally flying in the area. All reports of drones or personal operators in these counties should be reported to local law enforcement. Additionally, many reports from the public to local law enforcement have been unfounded.
Agricultural areas and farms affected by avian influenza are quarantined, and any unlawful entry (by drones or citizens) could spread the virus. Some reports have surfaced indicating drones have landed on barns in these areas, and there is legitimate concern that the drones could transmit disease from one location to the next. Nearby residents should never take action themselves but rather contact local officials to report the activity.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are monitoring airspace with the state (IDHS, Board of Animal Health) and local law enforcement agencies. Flight restrictions in certain areas are being considered.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health continues to address the local cases of avian bird flu in Indiana and is taking appropriate action to protect the public.
Drone operators should avoid these bird farms and remember some standard rules:
These areas are quarantined for safety reasons.
The FAA requires specific standards for a pilot to fly at night.
All pilots or their visual observers must always be able to see the drone while in flight.
Flying drones above people is permissible only in certain circumstances.
Drones must fly no higher than 400 feet above the ground or operator.
All operators must have proper certifications and registration paperwork.
Could there be a connection or is this just government surveillance this is the second report of drone sighting in the last week and we are pretty much rural.
Randolph County, Indiana Sheriff's Department
Drone Activity Reported Near Sites of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Hoosiers are encouraged to report drone activity near quarantine sites to local law enforcement
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local and federal officials continue to monitor an increase in drone activity near sites where Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks have been identified.
Local law enforcement has received reports of several drones spotted in Adams, Allen, Jackson, and Jay counties in Indiana and nearby Ohio locations. Many of these drones have been reported flying over farms, as identified by the Board of Animal Health, and some reports have surfaced of people shooting at the drones to bring them down.
It is a crime to shoot down a drone. It is a felony to “damage, destroy, disable or wreck any aircraft,” punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.
Additionally, the public is warned against chasing down drone operators in cars or engaging with drone operators illegally flying in the area. All reports of drones or personal operators in these counties should be reported to local law enforcement. Additionally, many reports from the public to local law enforcement have been unfounded.
Agricultural areas and farms affected by avian influenza are quarantined, and any unlawful entry (by drones or citizens) could spread the virus. Some reports have surfaced indicating drones have landed on barns in these areas, and there is legitimate concern that the drones could transmit disease from one location to the next. Nearby residents should never take action themselves but rather contact local officials to report the activity.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are monitoring airspace with the state (IDHS, Board of Animal Health) and local law enforcement agencies. Flight restrictions in certain areas are being considered.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health continues to address the local cases of avian bird flu in Indiana and is taking appropriate action to protect the public.
Drone operators should avoid these bird farms and remember some standard rules:
These areas are quarantined for safety reasons.
The FAA requires specific standards for a pilot to fly at night.
All pilots or their visual observers must always be able to see the drone while in flight.
Flying drones above people is permissible only in certain circumstances.
Drones must fly no higher than 400 feet above the ground or operator.
All operators must have proper certifications and registration paperwork.
Could there be a connection or is this just government surveillance this is the second report of drone sighting in the last week and we are pretty much rural.
