As drone operations expand across public safety, utilities, and private industry, navigating airspace restrictions and security considerations has become increasingly complex. This panel will examine how organizations safely and legally operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in and around sensitive locations such as critical infrastructure, energy facilities, and emergency scenes.

A key focus of the discussion will be FAA Section 2209, which governs airspace restrictions over designated fixed-site facilities and establishes frameworks for protecting sensitive locations from unauthorized drone activity. Panelists will explore how these restrictions impact real-world operations, including inspection of energy assets, disaster response coordination, and law enforcement or fire service deployments.