US Patent 11913758 Airborne drones with non-physical distractors

Embodiments of the invention include a drone system or method for distracting a threat with a light source. In some embodiments, an environment can be scanned with a sensor that produces sensor data. A threat within the environment can be identified from the sensor data, and the location of the threat can be determined. The light source can be aimed toward the threat; and light may be directed from the light source toward the threat.