interfering with flight operations doesn't require you to discharge a gun into the sky -- that's why they have that as a separate crime. balloons, other drones

interfering with flight operations doesn't require you to discharge a gun into the sky -- that's why they have that as a separate crime. balloons, other drones, eagles, shining a laser pointer, whatever, is also illegal. woe be to you if the FAA can figure out you did it. also true for jamming. and keep in mind the ham radio "elmers" plus the FCC -- who are very good at triangulation -- will be on your ass for trying something like that, on top of the FAA chasing you. See also: https://www.fcc.gov/general/jammer-enforcement https://www.fcc.gov/general/jammer-enforcement all of the techniques you mentioned work for a combat zone -- e.g. Ukraine, or Sudan -- but if you try those in the US you will have federal agencies on you, and they do not mess around when it comes to anything related to aircraft. source: former EW guy, work in train/aircraft/drone control systems.