Pentagon test: laserkanon schakelt drones uit zonder civiele vliegtuigen te raken

AeroVironment's LOCUST laser weapon successfully completed a Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in March, demonstrating its ability to target drones without harming nearby civilian aircraft. The directed-energy system hit both stationary and moving targets while operating safely in complex U.S. airspace, with automatic safety shut-offs functioning as designed. The FAA's Safety Risk Assessment confirmed the system poses no increased risk to civilian aviation, marking a significant step toward deploying laser defense systems for