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FAA expands drone flight restrictions into New York
Source: Axios
3 hours ago
The Federal Aviation Administration issued 30 temporary drone flight restrictions over parts of critical New York infrastructure from Thursday through mid-January.
Why it matters: Dozens of reported mystery drone sightings have been reported across the northeast, raising suspicions and fueling conspiracies.
The restrictions were prompted by requests from federal security partners, the FAA said. "The action is purely precautionary," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. "There are no threats to these sites."
Catch up quick: Similar bans were announced on Wednesday over parts of New Jersey.
The orders restrict aircraft, including drones, from operating without permission in a certain area for a limited time. New York also received a "state-of-the-art drone detection system" from the Biden administration this week, Hochul said.
Zoom in: The New York restrictions cover areas over substations, which are key junctions in the electrical grid. Other newly restricted areas include electric control centers, compressor stations or other complexes.
They're active for areas including Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Staten Island and Yonkers.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/12/20/faa-drone-ban-new-york-sightings-restrictions