Drones Will Be Used Against You After The Collapse, Here's How To Fight Back!.
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When society collapses, whether through war, economic destruction, civil unrest, or some other large-scale disaster, most people imagine chaos in the streets, empty grocery stores, and people fighting over basic resources. But there’s another threat you need to be prepared for. One that flies silently overhead and could strike you before you even know you’re being watched. I’m talking about drones.
As someone who’s been researching prepping, reading articles, studying books, and creating survival content, I see a lot of talk about the same cookie-cutter topics. Water filtration, food storage, home invasions, and civil unrest. But I rarely see anyone talking about drones, or even asking me about them, and that’s a mistake. Drones are already a massive part of our world. They are used by hobbyists, by militaries, by law enforcement, and even by cartels. After a collapse, I truly believe drones will become a major concern, and not many people are thinking about it now, but they should be.
To see for myself how accessible this tech is, I even ordered a couple drones off of AliExpress. They were cheap, around thirty dollars each. And they worked. I also saw higher-end models being sold with full HD cameras, 50 times zoom, and flight times of twenty-two to thirty minutes, all for under two hundred dollars. You can get much better ones from companies like DJI. This kind of technology is available to anyone. After the collapse, criminals will absolutely use it the wrong way. Let’s break it down.
How Criminals Will Use Drones After the Collapse
If the power grid fails, the economy crashes, or civil war breaks out, drones will quickly become a critical tool for attackers. They are cheap, quiet, and extremely effective. And they will be used to scout, surveil, and attack.
The first and most obvious use will be reconnaissance. Criminals or roaming gangs will launch drones to fly over neighborhoods, countryside roads, and forested areas to look for signs of human activity. They will be scanning for solar panels on rooftops, vegetable gardens in your backyard, rainwater catchment barrels, smoke coming from chimneys, or even livestock.
If you’ve bugged out to a remote camp, don’t think you’re automatically safe. Drones can cover miles of wilderness and pick up trails, tracks, or even heat signatures from above. That camo tarp you set up may look hidden from the ground, but from the air, it might stand out like a billboard.
Some drones will have thermal imaging, which means they do not need daylight to find you. They can detect your body heat, the warmth of a running generator, or even a campfire. If you're cooking outside, they’ll see the heat plume. If you're walking in the dark, they’ll see your body glowing in infrared. Unless you actively work to hide that heat, you’re vulnerable. And they won’t just use these drones to watch. Some will use them to strike.
Drones Will Be Weaponized
In war zones like Ukraine, we’re already seeing what’s possible. Commercial drones are being modified to drop improvised explosives on enemy positions. You can find footage of drones dropping grenades through sunroofs or into trenches. The same thing can happen to you.
Post-collapse, criminals will use drones to drop pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, smoke bombs, or homemade incendiaries onto homes, vehicles, or camps. A single road flare dropped into dry brush could start a wildfire. A smoke bomb tossed into your backyard could confuse you long enough for them to rush your property. Some may drop rocks or debris through skylights to distract you before a ground attack. This is asymmetric warfare adapted for the collapse.
If you’ve made enemies, or if you’re guarding something valuable, drones will be part of their toolkit. They will scout, test your defenses, and possibly attack from above.
Do Not Advertise What You Have
One of the biggest mistakes people make in a collapse is showing what they have. If you own something that desperate people might want, keep it covered or bring it inside when it's not in use. That includes your generator, solar panels, rain barrels, even buckets and gardening tools. A drone flying overhead for two minutes can take a dozen high-resolution photos of your property. They’ll know what you have, what time you’re active, and whether you’re worth robbing.
You don’t need to live in fear, but you do need to live smart. If you’ve got gear, hide it. If you’re growing food, put it behind fencing or netting that breaks up the visual pattern from above. If your generator is running, place it in a shed or behind a sandbag wall. Muffle the noise and block the heat. Noise attracts people. Heat attracts drones. You cannot afford to make yourself a target.
How to Defend Yourself from Drones
You are not helpless. You can fight back. Start by limiting your visibility and heat signature. If you’re moving during the day in open areas, you’re easy to spot. Travel at night. Stay close to trees and shaded terrain. Forest canopies interfere with a drone’s line of sight and break up your outline.
To protect yourself from thermal drones, use mylar emergency blankets. These shiny blankets reflect heat and can distort your infrared signature. Wrap your shelter. Line the inside of your tarp. Cover stored gear. They won’t make you invisible, but they may throw off the drone’s thermal sensor just enough to protect you.
Now let’s talk about how to bring them down.
Shotguns. In Ukraine, soldiers and mercenaries have confirmed that 12-gauge shotguns with birdshot are highly effective against drones. One operator said he uses a Mossberg 500 and has downed multiple drones with ease. Birdshot gives you a wide spread, so you don’t need perfect aim. Just the right timing and angle.
Slingshots. If you want a quieter option, a high-powered slingshot is a great tool. Loaded with steel balls, marbles, or rocks, it can take down drones silently and without giving away your location. Slingshots are legal in most places and don’t require ammo you can’t find or make. They are light, reusable, and surprisingly powerful.
Anti-drone guns. These are more advanced tools that jam a drone’s signal using radio frequencies, causing it to crash or return home. They are expensive, starting around four thousand dollars, but if you are defending a large property, a group, or critical resources, they may be worth it.
Sandbags. Don’t underestimate them. Stack sandbags around your rooftop, generator, garden, or fuel stores. They block line of sight and absorb damage from explosives. Even a small sandbag wall around your gear could be the reason a drone fails to hit its mark.
Fire is a Weapon. Prepare for It
If drones are dropping flares or incendiaries, fire is going to be one of your biggest threats. You must be ready.
Every household should have at least two to four fire extinguishers rated for Class A, B, and C fires. That means fires caused by solids, flammable liquids, and electrical sources. Keep one near your back door, one in the kitchen, one in your garage, and one near your generator or tools. If you live on a homestead or larger property, have extras near fuel, outbuildings, and sheds.
Fires can spread fast, and in a collapse, there’s no fire department coming to save you. Your only option is to put it out yourself or watch everything you’ve built burn.
Expect Injuries. Build a Trauma Kit
Drones dropping explosives or sharp objects will cause injuries. And if you’re hit, you need more than a box of bandages.
You need a trauma kit. A real one.
Here’s what every prepper household should have:
Tourniquets like CAT or SOFTT-W
Pressure dressings such as Israeli bandages
Compressed gauze for wound packing
Hemostatic agents like QuikClot or Celox
Chest seals for puncture wounds
Nitrile gloves
Trauma shears
A nasopharyngeal airway with lube
Burn dressings or sterile burn sheets
Antiseptic wipes or iodine swabs
Eye shield and eyewash solution
SAM splint for fractures
Permanent marker to note tourniquet times
Emergency blanket
Basic trauma instructions in case someone else has to treat you
Train your group to use these tools. Don’t just own the kit. Know the kit. At the very least, if you don’t want to take an in person course, watch youtube videos from experts to see how you can use each item. Remember that when the collapse hits, you are your own medic.
My Final Warning
Drones are not just military tech. After the collapse, they will be used by gangs, looters, and anyone with bad intentions and access to basic tech. They do not need the power grid. They can be charged using solar panels, car batteries, or scavenged power stations. They’re quiet, fast, and deadly.
They will be used to scout your property, track your movements, cause chaos, start fires, and even kill. And they will be used by people in your own community, not just by organized forces or governments.
Hide your gear. Conceal your heat. Fortify your home. Train your eyes to the sky. Be ready to defend not just against what’s coming through the door, but what’s flying over it.
Keep prepping!

Women Knocked Out With Chemicals For Kidnapping.
They coat dollar bills with fentanyl and leave on the ground near a young person or woman's vehicle. Instantly, as they come in contact with the drug they pass out and are taken.
It is happening in church parking lots.
They also coat the door handles, leave coated flyers under the windshield wipers, and any other place a woman or young girl or boy may touch it.

Five reasons to stockpile emergency supplies, even if you are not a prepper.
One. Emergencies do not care if you prep or not. Storms, blackouts, job loss, water issues, supply chain problems. These things hit normal people every single year, it doesn't have to be a WW3 scenario or civil war. Having supplies is just common sense.
Two. Stores empty out fast. The second something happens, shelves get cleared in hours. If you already have food, water, batteries, and basic gear, you do not have to fight crowds or panic buy.
Three. You save money. When you stock up slowly, you beat inflation and price spikes, things just keep getting more expensive so why not stock up now.
Four. You protect your family. You do not have to rely on the government, you do not have to wait in huge lines, and you do not have to depend on anyone. You already have what you need. Imagine being a father or a mother who is the provider for your family and a disaster happens, your kids look at you and say we don't have any food or water and you tell them “ sorry i didn't prepare so i cant do anything we have to wait for the government to come help us”
Five. Peace of mind. Knowing that you can handle a week or two of problems without stress is worth everything. It removes fear, panic, and uncertainty from your life.
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Getting Home in A Crisis or Emergency Scenario.

Most people never think about this, but if something happens while you are at work, you might have to walk home. The average person lives more than twenty miles away from their job. If the roads are blocked or there is gridlock, your car is useless.
Your feet are what get you home.
So take care of them. Keep a pair of broken in boots in your vehicle. Keep extra wool socks, moleskin, foot powder, and electrical tape. Change your socks when they get sweaty. The moment you feel a hot spot, stop and fix it. One blister can ruin your entire walk.
Next is water. You cannot walk twenty miles without staying hydrated. And water alone is not enough. You lose minerals when you sweat. Keep electrolyte packets in your vehicle. Liquid IV, LMNT, or basic sports powders. Keep one to five gallons of water in your car at all times and rotate it monthly. And have a way to carry water if you abandon your vehicle. A simple filtered bottle works.
Your vehicle should also have a small bag with basic gear. Flashlights, extra batteries, a blanket, a first aid kit, and a power bank to charge your phone or any device. None of this is expensive and it can save you in a real emergency.
You also need conditioning. You do not rise to the occasion. You fall to your level of preparation. If you cannot walk long distances now, you will not suddenly do it during a crisis. Go for a walk with a backpack every other week. Run once a week. Just enough to build the ability to move.
Know your routes. Do you actually know how to get home without your phone. Do you know back roads, side paths, and areas to avoid. Keep a physical map of your area and learn how to read it.
Backup transportation helps. A folding bike, electric bike, or even an electric longboard can save miles on your feet. If you need to ditch it, ditch it and keep walking.
Keep simple food in your vehicle. Jerky, granola bars, peanut butter, tortillas, nuts, pop tarts. Stuff you can eat while moving.
And if you have kids or heavy gear, a folding handcart can save your back. They collapse flat, fit in any trunk, and carry hundreds of pounds.
Getting home during an emergency comes down to preparation. If you set this up now, you will not panic later.

How To Do A Threat Assessment Of Your Neighborhood
Most preppers focus on food, water, and gear. But the truth is, your biggest advantage or your biggest danger will come from the people who live within a few streets of you. So here’s how you do a simple threat assessment of your neighborhood before any crisis happens.
Start by making a basic map of your block. Nothing fancy. Just house numbers and the layout of the streets. This gives you a clear picture of your surroundings if things ever go bad and the power or internet goes down.
Next, find out who actually lives in each home. You can look up property owners through public records. If it’s a long-term owner, that usually means stability. If it’s a rental, people may come and go. From there, look at basic public information. What do they do for work. Do they have skills that matter in a crisis like medical training, electrical work, or mechanical skills.
Now pay attention to the household itself. Is it a big family, older adults, or a bunch of roommates. Larger or chaotic homes can become unpredictable during an emergency. Homes with kids usually try to stay calm and safe. A home with elderly residents might need help. Understanding these dynamics helps you figure out potential strengths and weak points around you.
Then watch behavior. This tells you more than anything. If a house constantly has police visits, fights, or loud parties, that’s a red flag. If a home has frequent medical calls, that could mean health issues that leave the house empty or vulnerable later. If someone relies on takeout every night and rarely cooks, they probably don’t store much food, and they may hit desperation early in a long emergency.
Look for helpful skill sets too. Police officers, nurses, military members, or people who clearly work in emergency services can become valuable in a crisis. They might also be gone if they get called in to work, so keep that in mind.
Lifestyle risks matter as well. People struggling with addiction, unstable behavior, or constant arguments at home can become unpredictable fast when stress hits. You’re not judging them morally. You’re assessing risk realistically.
Also keep track of transient activity. Cars with people sleeping inside, RVs parked for long periods, or homeless camps popping up and disappearing are things you should note. These situations can escalate quickly during a disaster.
Finally, notice how people talk online in local groups. If someone constantly stirs up conflict, posts angry comments, or acts aggressive online, they usually act the same way when things get rough.
When you put all of this together, you’re not creating a giant file on your neighbors. You’re building awareness. Who around you is solid. Who might need help. Who has skills. And who might become a problem when resources disappear.
This is one of the most overlooked parts of preparedness. Your home matters. Your supplies matter. But knowing your neighborhood can be the difference between staying safe or getting blindsided when everything falls apart.

BUG OUT BAGS

A bug out bag is your emergency lifeline. It is the one bag you grab when you need to leave your home fast. Fires, chemical spills, civil unrest, floods, gas leaks, and sudden evacuations all happen with zero warning. When you have a proper bag ready, you can leave instantly without scrambling to find your essentials.

What A Real Bug Out Bag Should Do
A bug out bag should keep you alive for at least seventy two hours. That means food, water, shelter, clothing, tools, and medical supplies. It should be packed in a way that you can carry comfortably. It should not be overloaded. A heavy bag slows you down and becomes a liability.

Food
You do not need gourmet meals in a bug out bag. Focus on simple and lightweight food. Energy bars, nuts, jerky, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, and freeze dried meals. Choose food that gives you calories without taking up too much space. Pack at least one full day of easy to eat food and two days of backup items.

Water
Always keep one or two small water bottles in your bag. Then add a compact water filter. This gives you a way to refill from rivers, ponds, or taps that might not be safe. Water is heavy so you rely on the filter more than the bottles. You need both.

Shelter
Your shelter items should protect you from cold, rain, and wind. Pack a lightweight tarp or emergency bivy, a survival blanket, and some cordage. These items keep you warm and dry and take up very little room. Weather is one of the biggest killers in emergencies. Do not skip shelter gear.

Clothing
Pack a spare pair of socks, a spare shirt, and a warm layer. Wet clothes drain your body heat fast. Dry socks alone can keep you moving. Choose clothing that dries quickly and can handle rough conditions.

Medical Supplies
Include a small but serious kit. Bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, blister care, and a tourniquet if you know how to use it. Even basic items can save your life when you are far from help. A bug out bag without medical supplies is incomplete.

Tools
A few simple tools make everything easier. A good knife, a lighter, waterproof matches, a small flashlight, extra batteries, a power bank, and some paracord. These tools help you build shelter, light your path, cook, and communicate. Choose reliable gear that you trust.

Navigation
Your phone is helpful but it can lose signal or battery. Add a simple map of your area and a basic compass. Even if you never used a compass before, it can still guide you in the right direction when everything else fails.

Packing Smart
Heavy items go at the bottom and close to your back. Light items go on top. Keep the things you use often near the front so you can grab them quickly. Test your bag by walking around with it. If it hurts your shoulders or feels awkward, adjust it before an emergency happens.

Where To Store It
Keep your bag in the same place at all times. A closet near the front door is perfect. Make sure every family member knows where it is and knows not to move it. During a real evacuation, seconds matter.

Common Mistakes
Some people pack too much gear. Others pack almost nothing. Some forget water entirely. Some buy cheap bags that rip. The biggest mistake is letting your bug out bag sit for years without updating it. Check it every few months. Replace expired food. Charge the power bank. Make sure everything is still working.

A bug out bag gives you mobility and freedom. When you have one ready, you never feel trapped. You know you can leave your home safely and survive long enough to find shelter, family, or help.

HOME DEFENSE

Your home is your base during any emergency. It is where you store your food, water, medical supplies, and your family’s security. When society gets stressed, crime rises. When people get desperate, they look for easy targets. Home defense is not about being aggressive. It is about protecting what is yours and making sure your house is never viewed as an easy opportunity.

What Makes A Home A Target
Criminals look for weakness. Dark yards. Unlocked doors. No cameras. No noise. No visible signs of activity. A house with poor lighting and no security measures looks like an easy win. During a crisis, this becomes even more true. People take more risks when they are hungry or scared. The goal is to make your home look harder to approach than the others.

Securing Doors And Windows
Most break ins happen through doors and windows. Strengthen your doors with good deadbolts, long screws in the hinges, and strong door frames. Window locks should be checked and working. If you live in a risky area or expect civil unrest, window security film adds another layer that makes glass harder to break. Small upgrades make a big difference.

Lighting Your Yard
A dark property is an invitation. Motion lights, solar lights, and porch lights remove hiding spots. When your yard is bright, people think twice before coming near it. Lighting is one of the cheapest but most effective home defense upgrades you can make.

Dogs And Alarms
A dog is one of the best early warning systems in the world. Even a small dog can make noise and alert you before someone gets close. If you cannot have a dog, a good alarm system and some basic sensors help a lot. The goal is awareness. You want to know if anyone is around your home before they get close.

Basic Self Defense Tools
You should have simple tools you can use if someone breaks in. This depends on your comfort and local laws, but every home should have at least something for defense. Even basic items like pepper spray, personal alarms, or a heavy flashlight can stop someone long enough for you to escape or call for help. Defense is not about fighting. It is about giving yourself a chance to survive.

Making Your Home Look Occupied
Criminals avoid homes that look active. Leave a light on at night. Use timers. Keep your yard clean. Do not let mail or packages build up. During a long emergency, make sure it always looks like people are awake and alert. Appearance alone can prevent trouble.

Awareness Inside The Home
Home defense is not only about the outside. Everyone in the house should know the plan. Where to gather if something happens. Which door to exit from. Where the phone is. Where the lights are. Who watches the cameras. A simple plan keeps panic under control.

Home defense is about confidence and control. When your home is secure, every other part of preparedness becomes easier. You sleep better. You worry less. You focus on taking care of your family instead of reacting to danger.

WATER PREPAREDNESS

Water is the most important part of preparedness. You can survive weeks without food, but only a few days without water. During a crisis, water systems can get contaminated, shut off, or overwhelmed. When that happens, people panic. Stores sell out instantly. That is why water storage is the foundation of every emergency plan.

How Much Water You Need
A good rule is one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and basic use. If you want a safer buffer, store two gallons a day. This covers drinking, cooking, cleaning, and basic hygiene. If you have pets, add them into your plan. Babies, seniors, and sick family members may need more.

How To Store Water
There are many ways to store water. The simplest is bottled water. You can stack a few cases and have an immediate supply. Larger options include water bricks, five to eight gallon jugs, and fifty five gallon drums. If you have space, a drum can hold almost two months of drinking water for one person. Make sure you store water in a cool and dark place and avoid keeping it next to chemicals or gasoline.

How To Make Questionable Water Safe
If you ever run out of stored water, you need to know how to make unsafe water drinkable. The first method is boiling. Bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute. This kills most bacteria and viruses. The second method is water purification tablets. These are cheap, small, and easy to store. They work well for emergencies.

Filtering Water
A high quality water filter is one of the most important tools you can own. Handheld filters, gravity filters, and home countertop filters can remove most contaminants. Filters do not replace stored water but they give you backup options. Always have more than one way to purify water.

Off Grid Options
During long term emergencies, natural water sources like lakes, rivers, and rainwater can become important. If you collect rainwater, make sure you run it through a proper filter before drinking. If you use a stream or river, pick flowing water when possible. Always assume outdoor water is contaminated until you filter or boil it.

Why Water Matters More Than People Realize
Food shortages get attention. Water shortages are worse. When water stops flowing from the tap, every part of life becomes harder. Cooking becomes harder. Cleaning becomes harder. Staying healthy becomes harder. People underestimate how fast dehydration hits. They also underestimate how quickly the public panics when water supplies get disrupted.

Preparedness gives you peace of mind. When you have a real water plan, you do not rush to the store during every emergency announcement. You already have what you need. That confidence is what sets preppers apart from the rest of society.

WHY PREPAREDNESS MATTERS

Before you start collecting gear and stacking food, you need to understand why preparedness matters. Most people wait until things fall apart. They wait until the shelves are empty, the power is gone, or the government announces an emergency. By then it is already too late. Preparedness is built slowly. It is built before the crisis. That is what separates survivors from victims.

Emergencies do not schedule themselves. They do not warn you. They do not give you time to get ready. A crisis hits and whatever you have in your home at that moment is what you are working with. That is why prepping is not fear. It is responsibility.

What Emergencies You Should Prepare For
Some people think prepping only means preparing for world war or total collapse. The truth is that most emergencies are smaller and more common. Power outages. Storms. Cyberattacks. Water contamination. Supply chain shortages. Job loss. Medical emergencies. All of these situations can hit a family with zero warning. When you take preparedness seriously, you stop depending on luck. You control your situation no matter what happens.

How Fast Things Collapse
People assume society collapses slowly. It usually collapses fast. One announcement can empty every grocery store in your city in a few hours. Panic spreads. People rush for food, water, and fuel. Security breaks down. You have seen this during pandemics, storms, earthquakes, and even one bad news headline. Preparedness gives you a buffer. While everyone else is scrambling, you are calm because you already have what you need.

Your First Priorities
When you begin prepping, focus on food, water, and medical supplies. These are your foundation. If you get these three areas right, you can handle ninety percent of emergencies. Food keeps you alive. Water keeps your body functioning and allows you to cook and clean. Medical supplies prevent small injuries from turning into infections or emergencies.

Momentum Even If You Feel Behind
A lot of people feel like they started too late. They think everyone else is more prepared. That is not true. Most people have nothing. If you start today and stay consistent, you will pass ninety percent of society in a few weeks. Add a little food and water every week. Learn one new skill every few days. Fix one weakness at a time. Preparedness is built with small steps. If you keep moving forward, you will be ready when it matters.

Preparedness is not about living in fear. It is about taking care of your family when the world around you becomes unpredictable. This is the foundation. Everything else in this course builds on what you learned here.

Emergency Items For Your Kids Backpack - School Survival Kit
A crisis doesn’t care about the time.
It might not happen on a Sunday afternoon when you and your family are sitting together eating.
It could happen while your kids are at school, when you’re not there to protect them.
That’s why you need to make sure they’re prepared too.
Here are a few important items every child should keep in their backpack in case an emergency happens.
a small flashlight. If the power goes out, this helps them stay calm and see where they’re going.
a whistle. Teach them to blow it if they’re lost, trapped, or need help.
a small first aid kit with bandages and antiseptic wipes. It doesn’t need to be fancy, just enough for small cuts or scrapes.
a card with your contact info, an emergency contact, and a simple list of instructions for what to do if they can’t reach you.
a few snacks and a small water pouch so they don’t go hungry or thirsty if they’re stuck waiting somewhere. Make sure this is separate from their actual lunch.
a little AirTag or tracker in their backpack or in their pockets incase something happens and you need to find them. Even consider sewing it into the bottom cuff of their jeans or something like that.
Another thing that you should consider is adding a small bulletproof plate insert in their backpack incase of an active shooter situation.
And finally, a comfort item, like a small toy, keychain, or family photo. Something that keeps them emotionally calm.
Being prepared isn’t just for adults and won’t happen at the ideal time so make sure everyone is prepared.
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