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FAA Establishes No Drone Zone, TFRs for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
- The FAA has established a no-fly zone for the Super Bowl LIX game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9.
- In addition, the FAA is also imposing temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for manned and unmanned aircraft within a 10.7 mile radius of the stadium between Feb. 6-11.
- If unmanned aircraft are spotted within the TEMPOROOT, drone operators could face potential criminal prosecution and may face the confiscation of their drone or fines up to $75,000.
- The restrictions will begin on game day at 1.30 PM CST, within 1.5 nautical miles of the Superdome stadium up to an altitude of 2,000 ft.
- On game day, drone airspace around the Superdome will be restricted following increasing concerns for UAV safety, security, and privacy.
- The FAA is issuing the restrictions to meet the request of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- At the time of the TFRs, there will be numerous general aviation flights in New Orleans with 7,000 take-off and landings and around 600 aircraft parked at local airports during the Super Bowl Week.
- The FAA permits some unmanned aircraft activity within defined airspace, which is subject to prior approval and national defence, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue operations.
- The NFL supports the decision regarding the no-fly zones for New Orleans.
- The restrictions indicate the increasing concern for UAV safety measures at sporting events.
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