Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems, are becoming more popular every year, both in the recreational and business arenas. The safety and security of our teammates, aircraft and missions on the installation is of utmost concern. As a result, the use of UAS around and on Tinker Air Force Base is restricted.

Tinker AFB is designated as a "No Drone Zone." What does this mean?

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight is prohibited except as specifically authorized by the Installation Commander. Unauthorized UAS may be disabled, damaged, destroyed, seized or confiscated. Unauthorized UAS operators may be subject to criminal prosecution, fines, and loss of operator privileges.

If you see a UAS operating near or over Tinker AFB, Please report it by contacting the Base Defense Operations Center at (405) 734-3737. Please have as much of the following information available:

▪ DRONE: How big? Number of propellers? Shape?
▪ WHERE: What is the location of the drone? Is there a specific building or aircraft?
▪ WHAT: What was the drone doing? Hovering? Orbiting a location, etc.?
▪ WHEN: When did you see it? (Don't wait to report)
▪ WHO: Did you see someone operating or launching the drone? Is there a physical description of the person(s) and any vehicles?
▪ Any other information that may assist authorities.

UAS Facility Maps show the maximum altitudes around airports where the FAA may authorize part 107 UAS operations without additional safety analysis. NOTE: These maps DO NOT authorize operations in these areas at the depicted altitudes – they are for informational purposes ONLY. Additional information can be found on the FAA's UAS Facilities Map page.

Please check out the resources below to learn more about flying UAS:

FAA Drone Zone
FAA No Drone Zone
B4UFLY App
TINKER AFB INSTRUCTION 11-502 Flying Operations - SUAS Concept of Employment (PDF)