(BOP) - Effective February 26, 2019, the FAA has restricted drone flights up to 400 feet over 33 additional BOP facilities; these sites are in addition to the 20 BOP facilities already protected as of July 2018. These protections are the result of the continued efforts of the BOP and the Department of Justice to justify the security threat posed by drones. Drone operators who violate the flight restrictions may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties.
The BOP continues to face security threats posed by the use of drones, including for the purpose of introducing contraband (narcotics, cellphones, SIM cards, etc.) inside our secure facilities. These FAA flight restrictions are part of the BOP's ongoing efforts to maintain safe and secure facilities and protect inmates, staff and the public.