UAV for Canada border delayed a 2nd time

[unhappycamper]

UAV for Canada border delayed a 2nd time
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Dec 5, 2008 14:16:43 EST

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The arrival of the first unmanned aircraft system to patrol the border between North Dakota and Canada has been postponed against because of bad weather.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the Predator B drone took off Friday morning from Arizona but was forced to land because of greater turbulence than expected on its flight path to North Dakota.

The landing at the Grand Forks Air Force base has not yet been rescheduled.

The Predator weighs 5 tons, has a 66-foot wingspan and can fly undetected at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet. It will be equipped with sensors and radar.


Article at: http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/12/ap_borderdronedelay_120508/%2e

[Pab Sungenis]

1. Why are we arming the Canadian border?

It's the most peaceful border in the world. If anyone would have an interest in arming it, it would be Canada!