FAA Clamps Down on Drone Flights Across Northeast

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued temporary restrictions on drone flights in the Northeast due to increased sightings in recent weeks.** The restrictions, which affect New York and New Jersey, last through Jan. 18, 2025, and apply to some of the most populated areas in the Empire State, including nearly every NYC borough. The FAA has issued 27 No-Fly Zone notices for 'special security reasons'. **Exceptions to the restrictions include national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and rescue services, or disaster response, as well as commercial drones used with a valid statement of work and an approved Special Government Interest waiver.

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