U.S. Military Shoots Down Border Patrol Drone in Case of Mistaken Identity, FAA Closes Airspace
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Summary
The U.S. military used an anti-drone laser to shoot down what appeared to be a threatening drone near the U.S.-Mexico border, which turned out to be a Customs and Border Protection drone. This case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, marking the second such incident in two weeks. No commercial flights were affected, and government agencies issued a joint statement acknowledging the military action was taken to mitigate a perceived threat.
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· 4 pulledThe U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a 'seemingly threatening' drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The case of mistaken identity prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of El Paso.
It was the second time in two weeks that a laser was fired in the area.
The FAA, CBP and the Pentagon issued a joint statement late Thursday that acknowledged the military used the anti-drone laser to mitigate what seemed like a threat.
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