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Fact Check: Was El Paso airspace closure caused by a ‘party balloon shoot-down’?
Fox News: The U.S. military earlier this week shot down what turned out to be a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after initially assessing it as a possible foreign drone, a misidentification that later led to a full airspace shutdown around the airport. pic.twitter.com/suGB2zaq9C

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Mexican Cartel ‘Drones’ Near El Paso Airspace Were Actually Party Balloons: Report
Pentagon disabled Mexican cartel drones in US airspace, official says
Pentagon let U.S. CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say
A Mexican cartel drone incursion prompted an hours-long closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas that was lifted on Wednesday morning, the Trump administration said.

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Airspace reopens over El Paso, Texas after Mexican 'cartel drone incursion'
Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico
El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say
"I want to be very very clear that this should have never happened. You cannot restrict airspace over a major city without coordinating with the city, the airport, the hospitals, the community leaders...

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The Trump Administration Blamed Cartel Drones For Closing El Paso's Airspace. The Real Story Appears Much Dumber.
FAA Shuts Down El Paso International Airport For 10 Days, Except It's Already Open Again, Because The Army Fired Lasers Against Mexican Cartel Drones, Except There Weren't Any

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

Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.

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.

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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Shooting down a drone over your property may feel right, but it rarely ends well

Remember when those unknown drones were being flown over NJ and multiple other states? This information is being shared again as a reminder for those looking to take action into their own hands. Drones have become increasingly popular, not just for ...

From Sensors To Sky: Dallas Police Integrate Drones To Combat Random Gunfire

Dallas police plan to launch a drone system to quickly address random gunfire, enhancing safety in high-incident areas.
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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 ...