Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged the Pentagon and FAA to reject plans to use President Trump’s proposed Washington arch as a military site for drones, arguing that aviation safety concerns remain unresolved after a deadly 2025 collision. The FAA’s review found no airspace risk but did not account for military drones.
Representative who criticized the idea of placing a drone-launching site at Memorial Circle.
ALSO MENTIONED Bryan Bedford, FAA administrator addressed in Duckworth’s letter and questions about the agency’s safety review.; Jennifer Homendy, NTSB chair who warned that delays in implementing safety recommendations posed a continued risk.
Representative who criticized the idea of placing a drone-launching site at Memorial Circle.
ALSO MENTIONED Bryan Bedford, FAA administrator addressed in Duckworth’s letter and questions about the agency’s safety review.; Jennifer Homendy, NTSB chair who warned that delays in implementing safety recommendations posed a continued risk.
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