WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department is
back to flying drones along the country’s borders more than a week after
one crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
Customs and Border Protection
spokesman Michael Friel said an initial investigation concluded that
the drone crashed due to a generator failure. The department is making
mechanical upgrades to the remaining drones in the fleet to safeguard
against future malfunctions.
The $12 million surveillance drone
was flying a border security mission along the southern border when the
generator failed and the Texas-based crew decided to down it in the
ocean about 20 miles southwest of San Diego.
The crashed aircraft was one of 10 drones used by the government to patrol the borders from the air.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department is
back to flying drones along the country’s borders more than a week after
one crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
Customs and Border Protection
spokesman Michael Friel said an initial investigation concluded that
the drone crashed due to a generator failure. The department is making
mechanical upgrades to the remaining drones in the fleet to safeguard
against future malfunctions.
The $12 million surveillance drone
was flying a border security mission along the southern border when the
generator failed and the Texas-based crew decided to down it in the
ocean about 20 miles southwest of San Diego.
The crashed aircraft was one of 10 drones used by the government to patrol the borders from the air.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.