Safety Zone; Aerial Drone Displays, Upper Bay, New York, NY
The Coast Guard established a temporary safety zone in Upper New York Bay near Ellis and Liberty Islands for aerial drone displays. All drone operations are prohibited within the zone during specified times.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All Part 107 operators planning flights in Upper New York Bay near Ellis and Liberty Islands. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon publication; check effective date in the rule.. 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
A new temporary safety zone prohibits all drone operations in the area during the display periods.
Who it affects
All Part 107 operators planning flights in Upper New York Bay near Ellis and Liberty Islands.
What you must do
Check the exact dates and times in the rule and avoid flying in the zone during those periods.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon publication; check effective date in the rule.
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