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Original Date Announced
January 16, 2026The Federal Aviation Authority ("FAA") issued a notice prohibiting unmanned-aircraft systems from operating within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet vertically of DHS "facilities and mobile assets," including ground vehicles and their escorts. The restricted airspace is classified as "national defense airspace." This notice implicates people using drones to film DHS operations, including arrests, transport activities, and other field activities. It states that those who fail to comply may be subject to federal criminal charges, and that their drones could be seized and destroyed by the government.
Trump 2.0 [ID #2177]
2026.01.16 FAA - NOTAM FDC 6/4375Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: InteriorAssociated or Derivative Policies
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Commentary
2026.01.20 404 Media - Feds Create Drone No Fly Zone That Would Stop People Filming ICE
404 Media reports on the FAA notice, explaining that the no-fly zone is the same type as used to restrict unauthorized drones over military bases.
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