After the downing of a Customs and Border Protection drone, the F.A.A. closed the airspace above Fort Hancock, Texas.
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited flights in a Texas region near the border with Mexico after the Defense Department accidentally shot down a border patrol drone on Thursday, an administration official told Axios. The big picture: The Defense Department shot down the drone in the area around Fort Hancock, Texas, because CBP didn't coordinate with the department, an administration official told Axios. Neither coordinated with FAA, according to the official. - Reuters first reported on the incident. Flashback: El Paso airspace shutdown sparks D.C. blame game Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited flights in a Texas region near the border with Mexico after the Defense Department accidentally shot down a border patrol drone on Thursday, an administration official told Axios. The big picture: The Defense Department shot down the drone in the area around Fort Hancock, Texas, because CBP didn't coordinate with the department, an administration official told Axios. Neither coordinated with FAA, according to the official. - Reuters first reported on the incident. Flashback: El Paso airspace shutdown sparks D.C. blame game Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.Open