I know the loss rate for military drones is very high.
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Does anyone know the reason (for the losses?)
Maybe someone is shooting at them?
The other reason beyond comm link issues is likely that they are used in ways that would not be considered if a pilot was at risk.
In case you missed it, just search for 'drone license' on cnn.
The guy proposing the ordinace admits it is illegal and also highly unlikely that anyone would be able to bag a drone using the allowed 12 gauge shotgun.
(CNN) -- Deer Trail, a small Colorado town, is considering a measure that would allow its residents to hunt for federal drones and shoot them down.
Deer Trail aims to sell drone hunting licenses for $25, offer bounties for downed drones
Proposed law is "a statement against the coming surveillance society," its author says