Republican National Convention
Designated “No Drone Zone” 

Drone pilots, to ensure the safety of convention attendees and the residents of Charlotte, N.C., the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced a “No Drone Zone” during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte on August 24, 2020.

To create a “No Drone Zone,” the FAA established a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that prohibits drones and other manned aircraft as part of the security measures required for this National Special Security Event (NSSE).

The NSSE designation protects the integrity of the nomination process, including official business of the RNC.

The TFR includes a 30-nautical-mile radius of the Charlotte Convention Center up to 18,000 feet in altitude from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 24. View TFR information on our website.  

Flying a drone in the restricted area during the RNC is against the law. Anyone flying a drone within the “No Drone Zone” could face criminal charges, fines in excess of $30,000, and drone confiscation.  

Visit our website for additional information about the “No Drone Zone” and other flight restrictions. 

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