FAA seeks permanent airspace restrictions near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as expert warns rules are ‘not good enough’
The FAA proposed permanent flight rules near Donald J. Trump International Airport at Secret Service request, but drone expert warns it's may not be enough.
TL;DR
- The FAA is proposing permanent flight rules around Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida.
- The proposal was initiated at the request of the U.S. Secret Service for national security reasons.
- A Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) would be established, requiring aircraft below 2,000 feet within one nautical mile to obtain explicit clearance, maintain communication, and transmit a transponder code.
- Heightened precautions follow multiple threats against Trump, including a plot involving explosive-laden drones.
- Drone experts criticize the proposed rules, stating they are insufficient to deter adversaries and advocating for active counter-drone systems.
- The FAA proposal is open for public comment until October 2.