Reaper drone to fly over Tucson Tuesday

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A MQ-9 Reaper drone will be flown over Tucson on Tuesday, March 10.

The Arizona Air National Guard said its 214th Attack Group will conduct a routine training flight and has nothing to do with an operational mission.

The Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft that is primarily used for reconnaissance, but can also be used for strikes.

The U.S. Air Force said it can carry up to eight laser-guided missiles. The drones cost around $30 million, according to the Congressional Research Service…

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