# FAA bars unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border over security concerns

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- Reuters, 2026-10-16 19:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-bars-unauthorized-drones-along-us-mexico-border-citing-security-concerns-2026-10-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad2746581b9480001ba5b17

> The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will prohibit unauthorized drones along the US-Mexico border, as the government intensifies efforts to address concerns over illegal cross-border drug shipments.