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Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say

The unexpected but brief airspace closure in the Texas border city of El Paso stemmed from disagreements between the Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon officials over drone-related tests, mu...

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Mexican Cartel ‘Drones’ Near El Paso Airspace Were Actually Party Balloons: Report

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Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say

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FAA temporarily shuts down El Paso airspace

There’s still much confusion over the FAA decision to close the airspace around El Paso International Airport for 10 days this morning only to reopen it a few hours later.

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FAA causes whiplash with El Paso airspace closure: What to know

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Pentagon’s Use of High-Energy Laser Led FAA to Halt Flights Over El Paso

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Chaos and confusion in El Paso after airspace closed and quickly reopened

“This unnecessary decision has caused chaos and confusion in the El Paso community,” said the city’s mayor Renard Johnson.

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US closes airspace over Texas border town for 10 days for 'special security reasons'

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El Paso ground stop lifted; cartel drones allegedly tied to stop

Live updates: Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say

The sudden closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas, by the Federal Aviation Administration stemmed from the Pentagon’s plan to test a laser for shooting down Mexican cartel drones.

Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace

In the race to build anti-drone weapons intended for use in a war zone, it is unclear how they may be used safely in crowded skies.

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Did military pursue Mexican cartel drones? Conflicting stories emerge

The airspace over El Paso's international airport was briefly closed Feb. 11 after the Pentagon disabled drones by Mexican cartels, official said.

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Can you shoot down a drone if it flies over your property in AL?

From hobbyists to delivery services, drones are everywhere these days. They buzz above major sporting events, and realtors are even using them to showcase properties in all their glory. It might be tempting to chase away a nearby hoverer, but in Alabama ...