At the request of its Federal security partners, the FAA is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about drone operations over national security-sensitive facilities by establishing temporary flight restrictions specific to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
In cooperation with Department of Defense (DOD), the FAA is establishing additional restrictions on drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of the following Federal facilities:
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) West near St. Louis, MO
- NGA Next West near St. Louis, MO
- NGA Arnold near St. Louis, MO
These changes, which are highlighted by FAA NOTAM FDC 8/7350, are pending until they become effective on August 30, 2018. Note that 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.
Operators who violate the flight restrictions may be subject to enforcement action, including potential civil penalties and criminal charges.
3 Comments on “FAA Establishes Restrictions on Drone Operations over Additional DOD Facilities”
Why do we allow drones to be flown in neighborhoods, since most of them have cameras. My neighbor flys over my house and child of one of my other neighbors said it was facing her bedroom window.
If you have privacy concerns regarding a drone in your neighborhood you are advised to contact your local authorities.
FAA sUAS DRONE LICENSE OBTAINED. Thanks for the info!