Unauthorized drones banned along US-Mexico border: FAA

The Hill · 10/16/2026, 8:55:59 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is restricting unauthorized drones along the U.S.-Mexico border. This move comes as the government ramps up efforts to address concerns about illegal drug shipments across the border, Reuters reported Friday. It is a temporary flight restriction that bars any unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet above…