If you had plans to take scenic shots of the Statue of Liberty, or diving the Hoover Dam with your new racing quad — we’re looking at you, Paul ‘Nurk’ Nurkkala and your viral train video — the FAA may have just ruined your next drone adventure.
A Monumental Drone Ban
Key Takeaways:
- Starting October 5, the FAA is restricting drone flights over 10 Department of the Interior (DOI) sites, including the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore, citing security concerns under 14 CFR § 99.7.
- The restrictions prohibit drone operations up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these designated sites, which also include several dams and historical parks.
- Operating a drone in these areas without prior coordination with the specific facility and/or the FAA is illegal and may result in civil penalties and criminal charges.
- The FAA has made an interactive map and will update its B4UFLY mobile app to inform the public of these and potential future drone restrictions at other requested locations.
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