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, hospitals, and military installations, at the request of the Departments of Defense and Justice.
- These drone TFRs, effective February 26, allow only a few exceptions that require coordination and violators may face civil penalties and criminal charges.
- Drone operators can find detailed information on these restrictions, including an interactive map of covered locations, via the UAS Data Display System and the FAA’s B4UFLY mobile app.
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