Federal Agencies Implement Temporary Flight Restriction for Drones Along Southern U.S. Border

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