CBP MQ-9 drone operating near Bemidji

A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) MQ-9 Predator B drone, identified by its tail number and call sign, is operating near Bemidji, Minnesota. The aircraft is based out of Fargo, North Dakota, indicating a cross-border or regional surveillance mission. The MQ-9 is a versatile unmanned aerial system used for reconnaissance and law enforcement support. This activity highlights the continued use of military-grade assets for domestic security operations.