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Drone Rules for Rikers Island
New York, New York (ny)
• United States
Rikers Island, New York, USA
Lat: 40.7931 • Lng: -73.886
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May 27, 2026 2:29 PM
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• Added drone restriction for Rikers Island based on correctional facility security laws and NYC regulations.
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Your proposed edit accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations over Rikers Island, supported by FAA regulations and NYC laws. The outline provided is appropriately placed around the island area. This edit is approved.
Sources
- https://www.nyc.gov/site/doc/index.page — Correctional facilities are classified as security-sensitive areas where drone use is prohibited to prevent surveillance and illegal activity.
- https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/about-nypd/rules-and-regulations.page — Correctional facilities are classified as security-sensitive areas where drone use is prohibited to prevent surveillance and illegal activity.
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-107 — Correctional facilities are classified as security-sensitive areas where drone use is prohibited to prevent surveillance and illegal activity.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are strictly prohibited over Rikers Island due to security-sensitive correctional facility restrictions. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Rikers Island, located in the East River between Queens and the Bronx, New York City. Includes all correctional complex areas and surrounding restricted zones. ## Regulations - Security laws restricting aerial surveillance over correctional facilities - NYC Administrative Code §10-126 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Criminal charges - Equipment confiscation - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 ## Special Permissions Not permitted due to high-security restrictions.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Rikers Island, located in the East River between Queens and the Bronx, New York City. Includes all correctional complex areas and surrounding restricted zones. + + ## Regulations + - Security laws restricting aerial surveillance over correctional facilities + - NYC Administrative Code §10-126 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Criminal charges + - Equipment confiscation + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 + + ## Special Permissions + Not permitted due to high-security restrictions.