The Trump administration has banned unauthorised drone flights within a nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, up to 400 feet in the air.
01Summary
- 01The new restrictions apply to all unauthorised drone flights along the southern border.
- 02The ban covers an area within one nautical mile of the border, up to an altitude of 400 feet.
- 03The policy was announced by the Trump administration, as reported by the NY Times.
02Why it matters
This affects drone hobbyists and commercial operators in border regions who now face legal risks if they fly near the southern border.
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