FAA Closes Airspace in Fort Hancock, Texas After Accidental Anti-Drone Laser Incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed airspace in Fort Hancock, Texas, after an anti-drone system reportedly accidentally shot down a U.S. government drone, leading to flight restrictions.
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US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident
The US military shot down a US government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters. The Pentagon did not immediately comment, but the FAA cited “special security reasons” in its notice about the restrictions on the airspace near the Mexican border. US lawmakers Rick Larsen, Bennie Thompson and Andre Carson, top Democrats on...
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Read full article →FAA closes airspace in Fort Hancock, Texas after reported accidental use of anti-drone laser
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) barred flights on Thursday after an anti-drone system was believed to accidentally shoot a U.S. government drone.
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