How to take down irritating drones without shooting them out of the sky

Not everyone is pleased with the emergence of hobbyist drones. Drones, otherwise known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), can be used for a variety of purposes -- such as land surveys and military applications -- and there is now a wide range of affordable devices on the market for enthusiasts. While these devices can be great for photographers and videographers, as with most new consumer technology, they can also irritate. We've heard of cases when members of the public have resorted to taking pot-shots at drones flying around their property without consent. Drone use is becoming such an issue in some areas that aviation regulators have issued edicts for prison terms when flight rules are disobeyed, putting commercial flights at risk.