State Fair of Texas drone policy prohibits overflights, even with FAA approval By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Jim Magill The State Fair of Texas has posted a media policy that prohibits all drone overflight above the festival while the fair is in session, even those that are launched from a site off the fairgrounds, and even if those flights are approved by the Federal … [Read more...] about State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval
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Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone During Super Bowl LV
The FAA has recently announced that Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone during Super Bowl LV (at least the area around the stadium.) It's not a surprise and we hope that pilots are already aware of this: but if you are new to drones, remember that large public events like the Super Bowl are usually designated as No Drone Zones. The temporary restriction is for everyone's safety … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay is a No Drone Zone During Super Bowl LV
FAA Warns Super Bowl LIV is a No Drone Zone
While images of the Super Bowl from the air might be cool, FAA is warning that South Florida will be a no drone zone on game day. The penalties are serious: up to $30,000 in civil fines and a potential criminal prosecution. The following is an FAA press release. Miami–Hard Rock Stadium near Miami is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2, 2020. Drones also are … [Read more...] about FAA Warns Super Bowl LIV is a No Drone Zone
FAA Warns Drones to Stay Away From World Series
As MetLife Stadium - home to the New York Jets and the New York Giants - announces that it will implement a drone detection system, the FAA is reminding drone pilots to avoid the airspace over Minute Maid Park in Houston and the Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. as they host the World Series. Nationals Park is in a Flight Restricted Zone: Minute Maid Park will be a "No-Drone … [Read more...] about FAA Warns Drones to Stay Away From World Series
It’s the Super Bowl! And a No Drone Zone.
The FAA has published a public service announcement reminding drone operators that the airspace around NRG Stadium in Houston is a "No Drone Zone" for the Super Bowl. The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) which will "prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft operations, or drones, within a 34.5-mile radius of NRG Stadium in downtown … [Read more...] about It’s the Super Bowl! And a No Drone Zone.
