Hollywood Drones: How Spying On Celebrities Has Gone High-Tech

Celebrities aren’t the only ones being stalked by drones — from high-rises to beachfront homes, drone-enabled burglaries are on the rise, but smart security systems offer a powerful line of defense.

What began as a futuristic novelty has evolved into a real threat: drones are increasingly being used for invasive surveillance and criminal activity, and they’re tougher to detect than ever. From Emilia Clarke spotting a drone peering into her Venice, CA home during an interview, to celebrity burglaries orchestrated with airborne lookouts, drone misuse is not only rising — it’s becoming dangerously sophisticated.

Security expert Mike Fraietta calls the situation “dramatically worse” than just a few years ago. Despite laws forbidding drones from entering private airspace, enforcement lags behind rapidly advancing drone tech. Drones are now smaller, quieter, and in some cases tethered to long, fiber-optic wires that make them nearly invisible to RF detection methods. With AI-assisted flight paths and 4K live streaming, they can case a property in real-time — undetected.

High-profile incidents involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Ryan Reynolds, and even NBA players reflect a broader trend. Drone sightings during film shoots, at celebrity homes, and even at sports events underscore the seriousness of the issue. Authorities have linked drones to organized crime rings using them for reconnaissance and as lookout tools during break-ins, not just in the U.S., but across Europe as well.

While advanced radar systems used at large-scale events cost upward of $500,000, more accessible RF-based solutions now offer homeowners the ability to detect most common drones for under $100,000. Companies like Gargoyle Systems are also working on smart-home integrated solutions that track drone paths and respond by automatically dropping blinds or activating lights.

But the legal landscape makes countermeasures tricky. Shooting down a drone — even one clearly violating your privacy — can land you in legal trouble under the Aircraft Sabotage Act. The smarter move is to invest in passive detection and deterrent technology that alerts you to drone presence and helps reclaim your privacy legally and safely.

As drone tech continues to evolve, so must our approach to home and property security. Whether you’re a public figure or a private citizen, the skies above your home are no longer off-limits — unless you take steps to secure them.

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Source: Hollywood Reporter

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