FAA Proposes New Process for Restricting Drone Flights Over Critical Infrastructure

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The FAA proposes a formal process for creating drone flight restrictions around critical infrastructure sites. Eligible facility operators can petition for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs), with the FAA expecting over 9,000 applications across five years. The proposed rule permits certain UAS operations within designated airspace if they meet applicable safety and security requirements.

• •FAA proposes formal process for drone flight restrictions around critical infrastructure
• •Eligible facilities can petition for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs)
• •Expects 9,000+ applications over 5 years; some UAS operations permitted under safety conditions

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