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Drones restrictions coming at Tampa Bay area airports

 
In this February 2017 file photo, a drone flies in Hanworth Park in west London. Starting Sept. 1, Tampa International Airport officials will be enforcing new height restrictions for drones and other unmanned aircraft systems,
[John Stillwell/PA via AP, File]
In this February 2017 file photo, a drone flies in Hanworth Park in west London. Starting Sept. 1, Tampa International Airport officials will be enforcing new height restrictions for drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, [John Stillwell/PA via AP, File]
Published July 27, 2017

Starting Sept. 1, Tampa International Airport officials will be enforcing new height restrictions for drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, according to a press release.

All drones flying near the Tampa airport, Peter O. Knight Airport and the Tampa Executive and Plant City airports will be restricted from zero to 200 feet for recreational users. Droner operators and others can view restricted areas on an interactive map at: tampaairport.com/UAS.

The public is invested to learn more about the new restrictions during a Hillsborough County Aviation Authority public meeting to discuss the ordinance on Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the HCAA Boardroom located on the third level of the main terminal near the Blue Earhart elevators.