Military's Laser Downs Border Patrol Drone: Airspace Restricted
U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near the U.S.-Mexico border, leading the FAA to close more airspace in the El Paso area.
In a surprising turn of events, members of Congress have revealed that the U.S. military used a laser to take down a Customs and Border Protection drone near the U.S.-Mexico border. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quickly responded by closing more airspace in the El Paso, Texas, area, though no commercial flights were affected this time.
The incident occurred on Thursday when the U.S. military deemed the drone to be a potential threat and decided to use a laser to disable it. Lawmakers who were briefed on the situation confirmed that the drone belonged to the Customs and Border Protection agency, rather than being a hostile aircraft.
Source: Associated Press
