Is a TFR restricting UAS only unusual?

[66427cobra]

Are UAS only TFR's common? There are claims that this was done to prevent news drones from covering 10,000+ border crossers huddled under a bridge in Del Rio, TX.

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[BigAl07]

That's the first time I've seen a UAS only TFR but that doesn't mean it's a first time officially. Maybe FOX will just use one of their manned aircraft to capture the same images

 

[Vic Moss]

This is the second UAS specific one I've seen, but this is the larger of the two. By far.

Speculation about reasons behind it are interesting.

 

[eEridani]

Speculation is Homeland is operating drones in the area and doesn't want to have midair collisions with sightseers, which, is sort of understandable. That or there's a plan to eliminate 9.983 of the rascals and don't want witnesses. It is Texas, after all.

ps: I'd say the same of Idaho.

 

[Marty Markoe]

Are UAS only TFR's common? There are claims that this was done to prevent news drones from covering 10,000+ border crossers huddled under a bridge in Del Rio, TX.

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Believe there have been warnings against using when flying endangers 1st responders like in wilderness fires.

 

[dirkclod]

Sorry guys but had to delete a post that could have took this into
a political discussion. So before it goes any further it’s over.
I think enough has been posted to answer the OP’s question.