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District of Columbia Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: The entire District lies in the FAA's DC Flight Restricted Zone, a federal no-fly zone; drone flight within the 15-mile inner ring is prohibited without FAA authorization.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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The entire District lies in the FAA's DC Flight Restricted Zone, a federal no-fly zone; drone flight within the 15-mile inner ring is prohibited without FAA authorization.

Official source: faa.gov →

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