Temporary flight restriction published in January covers ‘mobile assets’ and ‘personnel’ supporting DHS, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The restrictions around DHS mobile assets—implemented under the guise of national security—are more ambiguous, covering “vessels and ground vehicle convoys and their associated escorts” and granting authority to seize or intercept a UAS if it is deemed a threat to “personnel.” Violators could face fines, prison time, or the loss of their drone or remote pilot authorization.

Observers worry about how the TFR could be implemented amidst the backdrop of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids taking place across the U.S. in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis.