private drone ban begins!  > the federal aviation administration issued temporary flight restrictions prohibiting drone flights over parts of new jersey following an influx of sightings in recent weeks. > the notice, which expires jan. 17, 2025, said drone operations in support of national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue or disaster response missions are not included in the restrictions. > commercial drone operations are allowed with a valid statement of work, but there must be an approved special governmental interest airspace waiver and all applicable faa regulations must be followed.   unces-temporary-restrictions-drone- flights-new-jersey-following-influx -sightings you knew it was coming. eventually, there will be a nationwide ban on civilians flying their own drones alongside increases in "uap activity" in other areas. the point is to prevent civilians from owning/operating drones which could be used against the government down the line in case of social upheaval/civil unrest.
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