His job is to use said system, but only after it’s brought online by faculty scientists. The status of the laser system is changed by a manual switchbox that controls the warning signs wired ...

The growing frequency of these incidents underscores the need for public awareness about the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft and the legal consequences of doing so.

Laser strikes on aircraft in the US remain high, with 12,840 incidents being reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2024. California had the highest number of incidents, with ...

The FAA's Top 10 list of states with the most laser strikes against aircraft is as follows: The FAA has a page that pilots and crewmembers can use to report laser strikes, which can be accessed here.