DHS, DOT, and Department of War Announce Coordinated Effort to Secure Southern Border Airspace with Drone Flight Restrictions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Department of War (DoW) have announced a new, coordinated effort to enhance airspace security along the southern U.S. border. This initiative includes a temporary flight restriction (TFR) for drones, effective immediately, which prohibits unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet above ground level and extends one nautical mile north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The action aims to counter cartel drone threats, protect federal personnel, and strengthen overall border security.