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Pa. State Police announce flight restrictions for part of Westmoreland County during concert

Pa. State Police announce flight restrictions for part of Westmoreland County during concert Pennsylvania State Police announced a flight restriction in Unity Township during an upcoming concert in Westmoreland County. (WPXI/WPXI)

UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police announced a flight restriction in Unity Township during an upcoming concert in Westmoreland County.

The restriction is in place in Unity Township during Luke Bryan’s show on Thursday as part of his 2026 Farm Tour.

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The restrictions take effect at 2 p.m. and remain active until 12:01 a.m. on Friday.

The no-fly zone is in place for a 1-nautical-mile radius extending 400 feet above ground level around the event site near 412 Bell Memorial Church Road.

Troopers say the restriction includes the use of drones. Any unauthorized drone detected inside the restricted airspace will prompt an immediate law enforcement response. All drone flights within the restricted zone remain prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration and conducted in accordance with applicable Notice to Airmen guidelines and federal regulations.

Unauthorized drone operations could result in criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Authorities urge members of the public who observe suspicious or unauthorized drone activity near the concert to report it immediately to law enforcement personnel.

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