The federal government is restricting the use of drones along the entirety of the U.S.-Mexico border in an attempt to protect against “illicit cartel activity” and other threats.
According to the U.S. Transportation Department, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) took effect Friday and prohibits unauthorized uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations within 1 nm of the southern border, from the surface up to 400 feet. DOT said the TFR was coordinated jointly with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense.
