Pentagon, FAA to test counter-drone laser in New Mexico
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The Pentagon and FAA are testing a new laser to safely disable drones, improving national airspace security.
The Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration will conduct a high-energy counter-drone laser test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, between March 7-8. This test, announced Friday, aims to advance the safe use of counter-unmanned aerial systems and improve interagency coordination. The initiative follows recent incidents in Texas where interagency communication failures led to airspace closures and an accidental drone shootdown. The test will specifically address FAA safety concerns, gathering data on the laser's effect on aircraft stand-ins and aircrew eye safety, and validating automated shut-off systems. This collaboration is part of a multi-year partnership to integrate counter-drone technologies safely into national airspace and protect against emerging drone threats.
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The Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are collaborating on a multi-year partnership to integrate counter-drone technologies safely into national airspace. Concrete steps include conducting high-energy counter-drone laser tests at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, to gather data on laser effects on aircraft stand-ins, aircrew eye safety, and validate automated shut-off systems. This initiative aims to improve interagency coordination and address FAA safety concerns. Readers can stay informed by monitoring official announcements from the Pentagon and FAA regarding the test outcomes and future developments in counter-drone technology integration.
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