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Laser Warnings Planned for Out-of-Bounds Pilots

Posted by timothy on from the this-certainly-won't-be-spoofed dept.

akadruid writes "No, it's not a new 'Star Wars' system: The US Pentagon and NORAD are using lasers to warn off pilots flying into restricted airspace, according to Wired magazine. I wonder if they got the idea from the FBI, who charged a New Jersey man under anti-terror laws for doing this?" The system is not yet in operation (but could be as soon as next month), and according to NORAD, their system has been found safe for pilots' eyes.

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  1. Re:I still don't understand by fembots · · Score: 5, Funny

    They probably send out F-16s to do that.

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  2. NORAD recruitment... by WIAKywbfatw · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sharks wanted for air traffic control duties. No previous aviation knowledge required but any laser-wearing experience would be advantageous.

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  3. "This is NORAD" by nxtr · · Score: 5, Funny

    "We hope that you do take caution as you fly out of restricated airspace with your remaining eye"

  4. Just what we need by curlyjunglejake · · Score: 5, Funny
    NORAD with big frickin lasers... My favorite part is the study that determined that the laser dose they were using was safe.

    "Ok, now I'm going to shine a big frickin laser directly into your dome, please try to relax. Greeeaaat.. so, are you feeling blind? No? That's truly excellent. Ok, now I'm going to shine a slightly bigger frickin laser directly into your dome..."