El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP’s use of an anti-drone laser

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Emma Roth Feb 12, 2026 · 1 min read
El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP’s use of an anti-drone laser
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El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP’s use of an anti-drone laser

CBP officials thought they were taking down a drone, but it was actually a party balloon, according to The New York Times.

CBP officials thought they were taking down a drone, but it was actually a party balloon, according to The New York Times.