Wright-Patterson Air Force Base temporarily closed its airspace late Friday night and early Saturday morning due to the presence of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) near the U.S. Air Force base, which is located close to Dayton, Ohio.
According to Dayton Daily News, Robert Purtiman, a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base spokesman, confirmed on Sunday that small unmanned aircraft systems were observed near the base on Friday night and that the base’s airfield was closed for roughly four hours.
“So far, our leadership has determined that none of the incursions impacted any of our residents, facilities or assets,” Purtiman said. “We’re taking all of that appropriate measures to safeguard the installation and all of our residents.”…