Drone sightings close Wright-Patterson airspace

Officials reported unmanned drones near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio over the weekend.  

Bob Purtiman, chief of public affairs for the 88th Air Base Wing at the base, said that the base closed for approximately four hours, from Friday night to early Saturday morning, after drones entered the restricted airspace, WTDN reported. 

“We are taking all appropriate measures to safeguard Wright-Patterson and the residents, Purtiman said. “Our units continue to monitor the...