Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies
New interim final rule grants state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies authority to counter UAS, potentially affecting commercial drone operations near these entities.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All Part 107 operators, especially those flying near law enforcement or correctional facilities. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon publication (July 6, 2026); comments due by September 4, 2026.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Law enforcement agencies now have explicit authority to detect, identify, monitor, and disrupt unauthorized drones in their jurisdiction.
Who it affects
All Part 107 operators, especially those flying near law enforcement or correctional facilities.
What you must do
Review operations near law enforcement or correctional facilities; ensure compliance with any new local restrictions or authorization requirements.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon publication (July 6, 2026); comments due by September 4, 2026.
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