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redander t1_j1uzeew wrote

How successful were the planes? I want the data. Also, wouldn't drones be more efficient for watching the border and cost effective?

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lvlint67 t1_j1vibtr wrote

Unmanned systems are likely the future for aerial patrol missions.

Right now the main reason they aren't used more is because the FAA is still trying to figure out how to handle beyond visual line of sight operations

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fvb955cd t1_j1wjfm4 wrote

Border is mostly CBP with their own aircraft, drones, helicopters, and even blimps.

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