Temporary drone restrictions set for Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The FBI Honolulu and their partners will be enforcing FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions around Kailua-Kona during the IRONMAN World Championship on Hawaii Island.

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The event is set to take place on Oct. 10.

Before flying a drone, operators should always check airspace restrictions using the FAA-approved B4UFLY apps or click here.

“The FBI is enforcing No Drone Zones around Kailua-Kona in support of the IRONMAN World Championship,” said FBI Honolulu Acting Special Agent in Charge Ryan C. Noonan. “To keep athletes, spectators, and the community safe, our agents and law enforcement partners—under Department of Justice authority—can use specialized detection tools to identify and seize drones that violate Temporary Flight Restrictions.”

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Violations of these restrictions can result in civil fines up to $75,000, criminal fines up to $100,000, up to a year in prison, and seizure of the drone.

The FBI asks members of the public to maintain awareness of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity.

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If you see unsafe drone activity report it by calling 911.