FAA: Don’t fly drones when the pope’s in town

You’d better already know it: D.C. — and anywhere that’s within 15 miles of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — is a “no-drone-zone.”
But during Pope Francis’ upcoming visit, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will extend that zone to Potomac Airfield, College Park and Washington Executive/Hyde Park airports.
“If you plan to attend any of the Papal visit events, please leave your drone at home,” FAA administrator Michael Huerta said in a statement. “Anyone flying a drone within the designated restricted areas may be subject to civil and criminal charges.”
Drone fans, don’t fret. The extra flight prohibitions, which also extends to papal pit stops in New York and Philadelphia, will only last from Sept. 22-27.