Overview
- The official prohibited-items list names Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero alongside weapons, explosives, drones and laser pointers.
- Adafruit first reported the list and said banning Raspberry Pi unfairly stigmatizes a tool widely used by educators and artists.
- Reporters note that laptops and smartphones with comparable capabilities are not restricted, raising questions about consistency and enforcement.
- Coverage details Flipper Zero’s multi‑radio, RFID and NFC functions that can interact with or emulate signals in ways security teams may view as risky.
- The inauguration is an open New York City block party on January 1, and as of December 31 organizers have not amended the list or offered a technical rationale.