The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.

After years of putting off the drone threat, the U.S. government is trying to do something about it, but policy is struggling to catch up.

By David Jeans and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army deployed AeroVironment Inc's LOCUST laser counter-drone weapon system near El Paso International Airport on Wednesday, leading to a seven-hour airspace shutdown,

Days before alleged cartel drones from Mexico shutdown airspace around El Paso, the U.S. military had published new guidelines for its bases on how to protect themselves against the technology.

People familiar with the episode said the use of the technology was not coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials targeted what they thought was a drug cartel drone, but turned out to be a party balloon,

Many militaries have turned to laser technology in a bid to cheaply knock out large-scale drone attacks.

This weapon is literally made of scrap materials, but it’s the country’s most dangerous, and it’s about to be everywhere.

Amazon announced Feb. 9 that its Prime Air drone delivery service is now live in the Kansas City metro. The drones will be flying in from facilities adjacent to Amazon’s MKC6 fulfillment center, 6925 Riverview Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.