Originally Posted by
franklin_m
Technically no. The Feds still own the airspace. However, by issuing a TFR, they are empowering him (or other officials) to decide who is and is not considered "participating," see 14 CFR 91.137(b). So, while not technically in charge, he's effectively in charge within the TFR as he says who can and cannot participate.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.137
So if he was effectively in charge within the TFR did he take immediate action to eradicate the drone?
What proactive steps has he taken since this incident took place to prevent rouge operators from interfering with emergency operations in the future?