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New Border Drone Restrictions Prompt AUVSI Call for Clearer Approval Procedures

By ASR Newsdesk ·

New federal regulations restricting UAV operations along the U.S.-Mexico border to counter cartel drone flights have been implemented. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is advocating for enhanced and clearer approval procedures for commercial drone operators affected by these new rules.

Why it matters

New federal regulations are impacting commercial drone operations near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Source: DroneLife — read the original

Source published 19 Oct 2026, 14:03 UTC