U.S. Military Drone Crashes Near Elementary School in Pennsylvania

A 375-pound U.S. military drone crashed near a Pennsylvania elementary school on Thursday afternoon

After losing power in flight, the drone experienced a "hard landing" near the Lickdale Elementary School outside of Harrisburg, Pa. — and was then run over by a car, according to local news reports.

The drone, a RQ-7 Shadow, is 11 feet long and has a wingspan of 14 feet. It reportedly costs $150,000, and was completely damaged in the collision — a "total loss." No one was injured and no other serious damage was reported. Read more...