FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights - AP News
Representative Rick Larsen emphasized the necessity of FAA involvement in counter-drone operations to ensure the safety of national airspace.
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The FAA and Department of Defense have reached a safety agreement regarding the use of anti-drone lasers near the US-Mexico border following disruptive airspace closures in Texas.
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Ranking Democrat on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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ALSO MENTIONED Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator; Matt Ross, U.S. Army Brigadier General
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