Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is now in effect along the entire United States-Mexico border due to heightened security concerns. The restrictions, initiated by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), prohibit any unauthorized drone operations within a one-mile radius of the southern border. These limitations extend vertically, encompassing airspace as high as 400 feet above ground level. CBP officials cited the need for enhanced surveillance capabilities to deter illegal activities near the U.S.-Mexico boundary. This TFR applies across all states bordering Mexico, impacting both commercial and recreational drone users.