Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Tri-Cities, TN
Proposed amendment to modify Class D and Class E2 airspace dimensions over Tri-Cities, TN, to better contain instrument flight procedures, potentially affecting drone operations under Part 107.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on August 11, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Commercial drone operators (Part 107) operating in the Tri-Cities, TN area, including aerial imaging, inspection/survey, agriculture spraying, and delivery/BVLOS operations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; the proposal is open for comment until the FAA finalizes the rule. Check the Federal Register document for the comment period deadline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The dimensions of Class D and Class E2 airspace over Tri-Cities, TN are proposed to be modified, which may alter the boundaries of controlled airspace where drone operations require FAA authorization (e.g., LAANC).
Who it affects
Commercial drone operators (Part 107) operating in the Tri-Cities, TN area, including aerial imaging, inspection/survey, agriculture spraying, and delivery/BVLOS operations.
What you must do
Review the proposed airspace changes and assess how they affect your operational areas. If you operate in the affected region, plan to adjust flight paths or obtain updated authorizations once the amendment is finalized.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt; the proposal is open for comment until the FAA finalizes the rule. Check the Federal Register document for the comment period deadline.
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