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The Agency is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – Special Security Instructions – to
establish these restrictions. The relief provided under § 99.7 is limited to
requests from the Department of Defense and U.S. federal security and
intelligence agencies based on national security interests. U.S. military facilities are considered “sensitive” as they are vital to the
nation’s security. The FAA and the Department of Defense have agreed to
restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the facility’s lateral boundaries.
There are only a few exceptions that permit drone flights within these
restrictions, and they must be coordinated with the individual facility and/or
the FAA. The restrictions are effective on April 14, 2017. Operators who violate the airspace restrictions may be subject to
enforcement action, including potential civil penalties and criminal
charges. For more information about these restrictions, including frequently asked
questions, please visit the FAA’s
UAS website. |