ORIGINAL: KB61
I'm just wondering?
Would it be illegal to jam a unlicensed range link or dragon link FPV flyer or operator. Of course causing a crash that created liability to innocent people would not be without consequences, but it's an interesting question.
The illegal unlicensed person operating the RC system legally is breaking the FCC law and risking a heavy fine for each time it's done. The person jamming is risking a FCC fine for jamming.
But... is it jamming if the person bring jammed is not authorized to operate or transmit in the first place? Taking it one step farther, does the illegal non licensed 433/900 mhz operator risk exposing his illegal operating and power levels to sue in court of involve the FCC?
If both persons are actually involved in a legal action or lawsuit over equipment damage, whom would come out the winner in a court of law or in the FCC eyes?
I was asked this actual question and had no answer.
It is an interesting?
Many flyers are acting like 2.4g is bullet proof and unlike in the past when we could shoot each other down, are losing some of the sportsmanship attitude and just have attitude.
The FCC would fine both operators.
The FBI would pounce on both "domestic terrorists" and try to put them away for life.
The jury would convict them all because they don't differentiate toy model airplanes from military drones (and remember, it was an obvious "military action" to try to jam one ...)
Andy