The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed permanent flight rules around President Donald J.Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, to secure the airspace near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate amid heightened concerns over unauthorized aircraft and rogue drones — moves that some say are insufficient to deter dedicated adversaries.The regulatory action was initiated at the request of the U.S.
Secret Service, in the "interest of national security," the agency confirmed to Fox News Digital."At the request of the U.S.Secret Service in the interest of national security, the FAA is proposing Special Air Traffic Rules for the airspace near Donald J.
Trump International Airport (DJT)," an FAA spokesperson said.NORAD FIGHTER JETS INTERCEPT 2 AIRCRAFT NEAR TRUMP’S GOLF CLUB, 3RD PLANE DELAYS HIS NJ DEPARTUREThe FAA has proposed permanent flight rules around Donald J.Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Fla., to secure the airspace near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
(Brandon Bell/Getty Images, File)Under the proposed mandate, a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) would be established.Aircraft flying below 2,000 feet within one nautical mile of the designated zone would be required to obtain explicit clearance, maintain two-way contact with air traffic control, and continuously transmit an assigned transponder code.Arriving and departing aircraft would also need to meet strict security criteria before entering the airspace.TRUMP HAS BECOME AMERICA'S MOST TARGETED LEADER, FACING THREATS EVERY FEW MONTHSDrones are gaining in popularity, with companies and civilians using them more frequently in recent years.(iStock)The heightened precautions follow multiple threats against Trump, including a June plot where five suspects attempted to coordinate an ambush using explosive-laden drones aimed at targeting him and other high-profile officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.However, drone experts argue that regulatory boundari...