On October 16, the United States government implemented a temporary flight restriction prohibiting unauthorized drone operations along the border with Mexico. The directive was issued jointly by the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Authorities have stated that unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles entering this restricted airspace will be subject to countermeasures, including the potential use of directed-energy weapons. The measure aims to enhance security protocols and control over the border region's airspace.
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