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FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights
The agreement follows a laser demonstration at White Sands Missile Range that convinced officials the systems can be used without disrupting flights.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon agreed Friday that counter-drone lasers along the southern border are safe, ensuring additional airspace closures are not expected.
- Earlier this year, the FAA shut down parts of Texas airspace twice after counter-drone lasers were deployed without proper coordination, causing travel disruptions near Paso.
- A demonstration conducted last month at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico convinced the FAA that counter-drone lasers can be used safely. The FAA and Defense Department signed an agreement outlining safety precautions.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said, "We will continue working with our interagency partners to ensure the National Airspace System remains safe while addressing emerging drone threats."
- The Trump administration has worked to halt incursions by Mexican cartel drones along the southern border, where the Defense Department recently shot down a "seemingly threatening" drone.
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FAA and military agree on how to use lasers to take down drones at the southern border
The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense have come to an agreement on how “high-energy laser counter-drone” systems can be used at the Southern border, according to a news release.
FAA, Pentagon declare antidrone laser system safe after El Paso airport shutdown
The U.S. government can now use a counterdrone laser along the southern border after the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreed the weapons are safe, the two agencies announced Friday. The Defense Department and FAA “completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system” in New Mexico last month and agreed the…
Green Light for Counter-Drone Lasers Along the Border
The FAA has approved the use of counter-drone lasers along the southern border after confirming their safety with the Pentagon, avoiding additional airspace closures. The agreement outlines safety measures for travelers after successful tests in New Mexico. The FAA maintains commitment to safeguarding the National Airspace System.
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FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights
Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border. The Federal Aviation Administration agreed with the Pentagon on Friday that they are safe, so additional airspace closures aren’t expected.
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