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CBP Uses Predator In Gustav Response And Recovery

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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

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As part of the Department of Homeland Security's response to Hurricane Gustav, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week flew one of its Predator B Unmanned Aircraft Systems around the New Orleans area over a three-day period to provide live video of critical infrastructure for any possible damage. The unmanned aircraft, built by General Atomics, was piloted by CBP Air and Marine agents in Sierra Vista, Ariz. The Predator, equipped with a Lynx radar system also supplied by General Atomics,…

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