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Hurlburt Field reminds residents of 5-mile ‘no drone zone’

The 1st Special Operations Wing reminds community members that unmanned aircraft systems operations are banned within a 5-mile radius of the military installation due to flight safety concerns.
The Air Force instituted the ban on sUAS, or drones, in response to the rising popularity of private sUAS and the possible security risk they pose, along with the potential physical danger to aircraft from hitting a drone on take-off or landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

Military officials at Hurlburt Field are reminding local residents that flying drones within 5 miles of the base is illegal, citing flight safety concerns.

  • The 1st Special Operations Wing issued the notice to community members, emphasizing that the base is located within controlled airspace where unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations are not permitted.

Base officials directed drone enthusiasts to consult the Federal Aviation Administration website for comprehensive information about drone registration requirements, public safety guidelines, and airspace restrictions.

The base stated that no exceptions will be made for recreational drone pilots, as Hurlburt Field’s airspace will remain restricted for UAS operations.

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