TSA Keeps Drone Pilots Jumping Through Permission Hoops
Published Date: 6/2/2025
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Summary
TSA is asking to keep collecting info from people who fly manned or unmanned aircraft in restricted airspace to make sure they’re safe. This helps TSA do security checks without adding new rules or costs. If you fly in these areas, this process stays the same for now, and TSA wants to keep it going smoothly.
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TSA continues airspace waiver checks
If you operate manned aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in restricted airspace under an airspace waiver or flight authorization, TSA will continue to collect information and run security threat assessments (STAs). TSA says this continues the current process and will not add new rules or costs.
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