A new bill would give the federal government the legal authority to shoot down drones that are deemed “credible threats” to national security. The problem – say critics – is that the bill doesn't define credible threats or specify target areas. It may also allow the federal government to sidestep laws requiring authorities to get courts for permission to conduct surveillance.
The drone provision, part of a massive FAA Reauthorization Bill, would let FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel to shoot down or seize suspicious drones flying inside the U.S. Agents would also be able to hack into drones and change their flight path.