Fox News Unable to Fly Near US Border Zone -- FAA Makes Restricted Zone Suddenly

[Basspig]

Saw this and thought perhaps Louis Learner is running the FAA now?

Fox News had been flying their drone for a long period of time covering the border crisis, but suddenly the FAA halted their ability to fly there.

 

[dirkclod]

Well how about that
And let’s not get political guys as I will delete it.
Think all was said that needs to. Is what it is.

 

[lasersbee]

As of this morning it seems the FAA lifted the Fox Drone Ban..
(Reported by FOX)

Jerry

 

[Capt KO]

Surprised it wasn't always a no-fly zone, what with drug smuggling going on. Easier to see the bad guys if they're the only ones up there. Even a Phantom can carry $thousands per trip cross border. Time to use those expensive drone blasters...
( Political Remark Removed )

 

[Basspig]

Someone in another group came up with the bright idea of just fly from the Mexican side, outside of FAA jurisdiction. LOL

 

[ribjig]

the Fox Drone Ban..

But was it just Fox??!!
And it was the IMMEDIATE area
so did the ban put the area out of sight...?

 

[dronesky]

Saw this and thought perhaps Louis Learner is running the FAA now?

Fox News had been flying their drone for a long period of time covering the border crisis, but suddenly the FAA halted their ability to fly there.

It's a TFR the same restrictions are for everyone no one can fly without approval I always check TFR's in my area before flying to not get in trouble just in case

 

[dirkclod]

Thanks dronesky you’re dead on.
Being I’ve had to start warning / editing post or just removing
them I see this can’t be discussed without political remarks so
to prevent anymore I will just close it. Guys you know better .