US Imposes Temporary Drone Flight Restrictions Along Southern Border

The US Departments of Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security announced temporary flight restrictions barring unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet above ground level within one nautical mile of the US-Mexico border. The initiative aims to protect federal personnel, support border security operations, and counter drone threats linked to drug cartels. Senior cabinet officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued statements underscoring the administration's commitment to maintaining full operational control of the border.