Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke establishes restricted airspace over community

Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke- The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has made history by establishing a restricted airspace over the community in a move aimed at supporting both emergency response operations and the jurisdictional authority of the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke  in the skies over its territory. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK)  approved the move at its Monday, December 15, 2025, council meeting  sayng it was needed to ensure the safe and regulated use of advanced technology for community protection. At the same time  the Kahnawake Peacekeepers are partnering with Drone 360 to launch Canada’s first Drone First Responder (DFR) Proof of Concept program. Drone 360, will provide emergency-response drone technology and other resources. “The program will operate exclusively within the newly designated restricted airspace, ensuring compliance with safety standards…

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