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WASHINGTON � As the Papal visit approaches, the U.S.
Department of Transportation�s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is
reminding residents of and visitors to Washington, DC, New York, and
Philadelphia that these cities and the surrounding communities are No Drone
Zones from September 22 through September 27, 2015. �If
you plan to attend any of the Papal visit events, please leave your drone at
home,� said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. �Anyone flying a drone within the
designated restricted areas may be subject to civil and criminal charges.� The
FAA has flight restrictions in place in and around Washington,
DC, New
York
and Philadelphia (Notice
1, Notice
2). Flying a drone
anywhere Pope Francis will visit is against the law. Any unmanned aircraft (UAS) � including
radio-controlled model aircraft/UAS � are subject to FAA requirements. The
airspace around Washington, DC is more restricted than in any other part of the
country. A prohibition against flying
any type of unmanned aircraft without specific approval exists around the
District of Columbia, cities, towns, and airports. The FAA temporarily has expanded restrictions
for all aircraft, including drones, to include Potomac Airfield, College Park,
and Washington Executive/Hyde Park airports. The
FAA recently issued updated guidance
for model aircraft operators that reflects the current law governing hobby or
recreational drone use. Note
to news media:
Please download the FAA�s new digital
message,
No Drone Zone graphics, and audio and video sound bites from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta: Audio: The FAA wants you to leave your drone at home during the
Papal visit. Audio: Washington,
D.C., New York and Philadelphia are No Drone Zones during the Papal
visit. Audio: The FAA has flight
restrictions in place in and around Washington, D.C., New York and Philadelphia
during the Papal visit. Audio: Flying a drone
anywhere near the areas Pope Francis visits is against the law and violators
could face stiff fines and criminal penalties. Video: The FAA has flight restrictions in place during the Papal
visit so please leave your drone at home. Flying a drone anywhere
near the areas Pope Francis visits is against the law and violators could face
stiff fines and criminal penalties. Video: I'm asking the public to please leave your drone at
home during the Papal visit.
Washington,
D.C., New York and Philadelphia are No Drone Zones during the Papal
visit.
Contact Information:
Washington,
DC Contact: Alison Duquette, 202-267-3883, alison.duquette@xxxxxxx New
York Contact: Jim Peters, 347-684-2971, jim.peters@xxxxxxx
Philadelphia
Contact: Kathleen Bergen, 404-660-7123, kathleen.bergen@xxxxxxx
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