Federal Aviation Administration Issues New Security Notice to Restrict Drone Flights Near DHS Facilities

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide security notice creating a moving drone no-fly zone around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, citing national defense airspace and federal security statutes. The restriction applies continuously, prohibiting unmanned aircraft systems from operating within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet vertically of DHS facilities and mobile assets. Drone operators who violate the restriction may face severe penalties. Unlike traditional Temporary Flight Restrictions, this new NOTAM does not provide geographic coordinates or public notification when the restriction is in effect near a specific location.