Drone Show Grounds Boats: 300-Yard Safety Zone Hits Detroit River
Published Date: 12/10/2025
Rule
Summary
From December 11 to 12, 2025, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around Cullen Plaza in Detroit’s river to keep people and boats safe during a cool two-day drone show. Boats can’t enter the 300-yard zone between 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. unless they get special permission. This quick move helps avoid any drone-related accidents without causing extra costs or long delays.
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Two‑Night Safety Zone Blocks Boats
If you operate a boat in the Detroit River near Cullen Plaza (position 42°19'47.6" N, 083°01'54.7" W), you may not enter the safety zone within a 300‑yard radius from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on December 11 and December 12, 2025, unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative (contact on VHF‑FM channel 16 or (313) 568‑9560).
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