Earlier this week, a viral video showed a civilian-grade drone equipped with a semi-automatic handgun. Hopes&Fears (not necessarily in that order) asked the experts whether that’s legal. (My mom wouldn’t even let me get a slingshot.)

+ “Just because you have access to an expensive toy that can fly in a dangerous area doesn’t mean you should do it.” California may need a law that frees up firefighters to take down drones that are impeding efforts to fight fires.

+ The National Guard is seeking more drones for domestic missions.