Tesla and SpaceX establish airspace restriction over McGregor test site
A temporary flight restriction covers the facility through October 2, ahead of the planned Roadster unveiling.
Tesla and SpaceX have set up a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the McGregor test facility near Waco, Texas, running through October 2. The restriction bars drone flight and manned aircraft below 10,000 feet within a 1.5-mile radius of the site.
The airspace lockdown aligns with Tesla's October 1 Roadster launch event, which is scheduled to take place at the facility. SpaceX uses McGregor as a major testing ground for rocket engines and vehicle hardware.
TFRs are standard safety measures for high-profile product events and vehicle tests. The specific boundaries and altitude ceiling suggest preparations for a significant demonstration or unveiling activity at the site.
"Looks like @Tesla and @SpaceX set up a unique Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the McGregor test facility near Waco … undoubtedly this is for the 1 October Roadster Launch Event. This effectively precludes drone flight or manned aircraft lower than 10,000 feet above the ground and with a radius of 1.5 miles. This is going to be an epic new product unveiling and demonstration! Quoting @IN"— X · @JoeTegtmeyer