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FAA Releases Long-Awaited NPRM for Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure - Commercial UAV News

Detected July 22, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

FAA proposes new rules restricting drone flights near critical infrastructure, affecting operators and repair stations involved with UAS.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period typically 60-90 days from publication in Federal Register (exact date TBD).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

FAA released an NPRM proposing to prohibit drone operations over or near critical infrastructure (e.g., power plants, dams, refineries) without authorization.

Who it affects

Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments

What you must do

Review the NPRM and submit comments by the deadline; prepare for potential operational restrictions and new compliance requirements.

Deadline

Comment period typically 60-90 days from publication in Federal Register (exact date TBD).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQZ2EtR0FyMm03c3M0aktvTWRpZ3ZWdVRLTHVxdG9BZmV5dGotTTc4eDBwdDBhcG81czVrenVMbWcwUjdlUi1QVGhyT3dzWnV4X3RWdDJVd3ptcXM4VWg4bk9GbXV4d1VwM3U5MHpZZWppWG5RVlR3X2x3ME5yY2lrZTBGSGZYalE0T093bk44N1VfQndTUENn?oc=5

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