18 USC 32 answers the original poster's question. Yes, it's illegal to shoot down a drone. Whether or not the law is enforced is a matter for law enforcement and the courts. Our opinions don't matter.
Don't forget the words "military market"... namely the Skydio X2D and X10D which have been shipped in large numbers into an active war zone... By Skydio.
Adam Bry righteously shouting "FOUL" when there are reams of proof that his lot have been...
"who are now rapidly losing market share to Skydio"
WHAT????????
They must be selling them like Hotcakes. When I go to our Drone clubs meetings Someone new is always showing off their new Skydio Drone.
NOT!
On Skydio's blog, CEO Adam Bry announced that Skydio has been sanctioned by China for selling drones to Taiwan. This affects their supply of batteries, which are manufactured in China. Bry said they have supplies on hand and new sources will be...