The FAA says it is establishing temporary flight restrictions (TFR) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over dozens of federal facilities, mostly prisons and hospitals, at the request of the Defense and Justice Departments.
FAA Establishes Restrictions On Drone Operations Over DOJ And DOD Facilities
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is establishing temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over dozens of federal facilities, primarily prisons and hospitals, at the request of the Defense and Justice Departments.
- These new drone TFRs, which go into effect on February 26, allow only a few exceptions that must be coordinated with the individual facility and/or the FAA.
- Information on the restricted locations can be found on the FAA's UAS Data Display System and the B4UFLY mobile app.
- Operators who violate these flight restrictions face potential enforcement actions, including civil penalties and criminal charges.
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