FAA institutes nationwide drone no-fly zones around ICE operations
Summary
The FAA issued a nationwide NOTAM creating moving no-fly zones around ICE and DHS operations, prohibiting drones within 3,000 feet horizontally and 1,000 feet vertically of DHS assets. The restrictions travel with mobile DHS assets and lack public coordinates or real-time updates, raising concerns about situational awareness for drone operators and broader enforcement implications. The article outlines potential exceptions and cites federal authorities supporting the restriction.