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May 27, 2026 9:15 PM
Rules update
• Added a complete drone restriction profile for Chiricahua National Monument based on NPS 36 CFR § 1.5, § 2.17(a)(3), Wilderness Act protections, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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Chiricahua National Monument
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Chiricahua National Monument under NPS regulations, controlled by the National Park Service. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit ## Geographic Boundaries Chiricahua National Monument is located in Cochise County, Arizona, in the Chiricahua Mountains. - Total area: ~11,985 acres - Coordinates: 32.0126° N, 109.3428° W - Includes Bonita Canyon, Massai Point (6,870 ft MSL), and rhyolite rock formations - Nearest city: Willcox, AZ (~36 miles northwest) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — Chiricahua Wilderness area - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - Wilderness Act penalties for motorized equipment in wilderness zones - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - Scientific/biological research with NPS-approved research permit - Official NPS resource management only - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only) Submit requests to: Chiricahua NM Superintendent, 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Chiricahua National Monument is located in Cochise County, Arizona, + in the Chiricahua Mountains. + - Total area: ~11,985 acres + - Coordinates: 32.0126° N, 109.3428° W + - Includes Bonita Canyon, Massai Point (6,870 ft MSL), and rhyolite + rock formations + - Nearest city: Willcox, AZ (~36 miles northwest) + + ## Regulations + - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units + - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority + - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park + - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — Chiricahua Wilderness area + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide + - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument + + ## Penalties + - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation + - Wilderness Act penalties for motorized equipment in wilderness zones + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by park rangers + + ## Special Permissions + - Scientific/biological research with NPS-approved research permit + - Official NPS resource management only + - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only) + Submit requests to: Chiricahua NM Superintendent, + 12856 E Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, AZ 85643
May 27, 2026 9:10 PM
Rules update
• Added a complete drone restriction profile for Canyon de Chelly National Monument based on NPS 36 CFR § 1.5, § 2.17(a)(3), Navajo Nation Tribal Code, NHPA protections, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Canyon de Chelly National Monument under NPS regulations and Navajo Nation tribal law, jointly controlled by the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without permits from both the NPS superintendent and Navajo Nation |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS + Navajo Nation permits ## Geographic Boundaries Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located in Apache County, Arizona, entirely within the Navajo Nation. - Total area: ~83,840 acres - Coordinates: 36.1562° N, 109.4685° W - Includes Canyon de Chelly, Canyon del Muerto, and Monument Canyon - Nearest city: Chinle, AZ (monument headquarters) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park - Navajo Nation Tribal Code Title 17 — tribal sovereignty over airspace within reservation boundaries - National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 300101) — protects Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and archaeological sites - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - Navajo Nation tribal court penalties for sovereignty violations - NHPA penalties for archaeological disturbance - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by NPS rangers and/or Navajo Police ## Special Permissions - Dual permit required: NPS Special Use Permit + Navajo Nation permit - Archaeological/documentary research with both agencies' approval - All ground access and overflights must be guided by authorized Navajo guides Submit NPS requests to: Canyon de Chelly NM Superintendent, PO Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503 Navajo Nation permits: https://www.navajonationparks.org
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS + Navajo Nation permits + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located in Apache County, + Arizona, entirely within the Navajo Nation. + - Total area: ~83,840 acres + - Coordinates: 36.1562° N, 109.4685° W + - Includes Canyon de Chelly, Canyon del Muerto, and Monument Canyon + - Nearest city: Chinle, AZ (monument headquarters) + + ## Regulations + - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units + - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority + - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park + - Navajo Nation Tribal Code Title 17 — tribal sovereignty over airspace + within reservation boundaries + - National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 300101) — protects + Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and archaeological sites + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide + - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument + + ## Penalties + - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation + - Navajo Nation tribal court penalties for sovereignty violations + - NHPA penalties for archaeological disturbance + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by NPS rangers and/or Navajo Police + + ## Special Permissions + - Dual permit required: NPS Special Use Permit + Navajo Nation permit + - Archaeological/documentary research with both agencies' approval + - All ground access and overflights must be guided by authorized Navajo guides + Submit NPS requests to: Canyon de Chelly NM Superintendent, + PO Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503 + Navajo Nation permits: https://www.navajonationparks.org
May 27, 2026 8:58 PM
Rules update
• Added a complete drone restriction profile for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument based on NPS 36 CFR § 1.5, § 2.17(a)(3), PRPA protections, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument under NPS regulations, controlled by the National Park Service. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit ## Geographic Boundaries Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Teller County, Colorado. - Total area: ~6,000 acres - Coordinates: 38.9122° N, 105.2828° W - Nearest city: Florissant, CO (~1 mile); Colorado Springs (~35 miles) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park - Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa) protects fossil resources within boundaries - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - PRPA penalties up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - Paleontological/scientific research with NPS + PRPA permit - Official NPS resource management only - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only) Submit requests to: Florissant Fossil Beds NM Superintendent, PO Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Teller County, + Colorado. + - Total area: ~6,000 acres + - Coordinates: 38.9122° N, 105.2828° W + - Nearest city: Florissant, CO (~1 mile); Colorado Springs (~35 miles) + + ## Regulations + - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units + - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority + - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park + - Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa) + protects fossil resources within boundaries + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide + - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument + + ## Penalties + - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation + - PRPA penalties up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by park rangers + + ## Special Permissions + - Paleontological/scientific research with NPS + PRPA permit + - Official NPS resource management only + - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only) + Submit requests to: Florissant Fossil Beds NM Superintendent, + PO Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816
May 27, 2026 8:56 PM
Rules update
• Added a complete drone restriction profile for Bandelier National Monument based on NPS 36 CFR § 1.5, § 2.17(a)(3), NHPA protections, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Bandelier National Monument under NPS regulations, controlled by the National Park Service. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit ## Geographic Boundaries Bandelier National Monument is located in Los Alamos and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico. - Total area: ~33,677 acres - Coordinates: 35.7782° N, 106.2706° W - Nearest city: Los Alamos, NM (~12 miles north) - Includes Frijoles Canyon and surrounding mesa/canyon system ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park - National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 300101) — protects Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites within boundaries - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - Misdemeanor charges under 36 CFR § 1.3 - Additional penalties under NHPA for archaeological site disturbance - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - Archaeological/scientific research with NPS + SHPO approval - Official NPS resource management only - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only) Submit requests to: Bandelier NM Superintendent, 15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Bandelier National Monument is located in Los Alamos and Sandoval + Counties, New Mexico. + - Total area: ~33,677 acres + - Coordinates: 35.7782° N, 106.2706° W + - Nearest city: Los Alamos, NM (~12 miles north) + - Includes Frijoles Canyon and surrounding mesa/canyon system + + ## Regulations + - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units + - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority + - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park + - National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 300101) — protects + Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites within boundaries + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide + - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument + + ## Penalties + - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation + - Misdemeanor charges under 36 CFR § 1.3 + - Additional penalties under NHPA for archaeological site disturbance + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by park rangers + + ## Special Permissions + - Archaeological/scientific research with NPS + SHPO approval + - Official NPS resource management only + - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only) + Submit requests to: Bandelier NM Superintendent, + 15 Entrance Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544
May 27, 2026 8:43 PM
Rules update
• Added federal drone restriction for Coronado National Memorial using National Park Service policy sources.
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Coronado National Memorial
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Coronado National Memorial under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire Coronado National Memorial area including trails, mountain terrain, and protected lands along the U.S.–Mexico border. ## Regulations - National Park Service drone prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Park enforcement - FAA penalties ## Special Permissions Only with written authorization from the National Park Service.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire Coronado National Memorial area including trails, mountain terrain, and protected lands along the U.S.–Mexico border. + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service drone prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Park enforcement + - FAA penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only with written authorization from the National Park Service.
May 27, 2026 8:35 PM
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• Added federal drone restriction for Pecos National Historical Park using official National Park Service sources.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Pecos National Historical Park under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire Pecos National Historical Park area including mission ruins, trails, battlefield zones, and visitor areas. ## Regulations - National Park Service drone prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Enforcement actions - FAA civil penalties ## Special Permissions Only allowed with written authorization from the National Park Service.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire Pecos National Historical Park area including mission ruins, trails, battlefield zones, and visitor areas. + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service drone prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Enforcement actions + - FAA civil penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only allowed with written authorization from the National Park Service.
May 27, 2026 8:31 PM
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• https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/planyourvisit/parkregulations.htm https://www.nps.gov/articles/unmanned-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Fort Union National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire Fort Union National Monument area in New Mexico, including historic fort structures, trails, visitor facilities, and protected cultural areas. ## Regulations - National Park Service unmanned aircraft prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal citations and fines - Removal from park property - FAA civil penalties ## Special Permissions Only official operations approved in writing by the National Park Service are permitted.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire Fort Union National Monument area in New Mexico, including historic fort structures, trails, visitor facilities, and protected cultural areas. + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service unmanned aircraft prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal citations and fines + - Removal from park property + - FAA civil penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only official operations approved in writing by the National Park Service are permitted.
May 27, 2026 8:29 PM
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• Added federal drone restriction for El Morro National Monument.
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El Morro National Monument
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within El Morro National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument including Inscription Rock, trails, and surrounding protected lands. ## Regulations - NPS drone ban - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Enforcement action ## Special Permissions Only with written authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument including Inscription Rock, trails, and surrounding protected lands. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone ban + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Enforcement action + + ## Special Permissions + Only with written authorization.
May 27, 2026 8:06 PM
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• Added NPS drone restriction for Aztec Ruins National Monument.
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Wupatki National Monument
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Tonto National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including cliff dwellings and desert landscape. ## Regulations - NPS drone prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Park enforcement ## Special Permissions Only with written approval.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including cliff dwellings and desert landscape. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Park enforcement + + ## Special Permissions + Only with written approval.
May 27, 2026 7:55 PM
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• Added drone prohibition for Tonto National Monument under NPS regulations.
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Tonto National Monument
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Tonto National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including cliff dwellings and desert landscape. ## Regulations - NPS drone prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Park enforcement ## Special Permissions Only with written approval.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including cliff dwellings and desert landscape. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Park enforcement + + ## Special Permissions + Only with written approval.
May 27, 2026 7:51 PM
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• Added NPS drone restriction for Aztec Ruins National Monument.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited in Aztec Ruins National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including ruins, trails, and protected zones. ## Regulations - NPS drone ban - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Enforcement actions ## Special Permissions Only allowed with NPS authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including ruins, trails, and protected zones. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone ban + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Enforcement actions + + ## Special Permissions + Only allowed with NPS authorization.
May 27, 2026 6:55 PM
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• Added drone prohibition for Casa Grande Ruins based on National Park Service regulations.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Casa Grande Ruins National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including ruins, visitor areas, and protected archaeological zones. ## Regulations - NPS unmanned aircraft prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Removal from park - FAA penalties ## Special Permissions Only with written National Park Service authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including ruins, visitor areas, and protected archaeological zones. + + ## Regulations + - NPS unmanned aircraft prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Removal from park + - FAA penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only with written National Park Service authorization.
May 27, 2026 6:52 PM
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• Added official drone prohibition for Capulin Volcano National Monument based on NPS regulations.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Capulin Volcano National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including volcanic crater, scenic roads, hiking trails, and visitor facilities. ## Regulations - National Park Service drone ban - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Enforcement actions - FAA penalties ## Special Permissions Only allowed with written National Park Service authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including volcanic crater, scenic roads, hiking trails, and visitor facilities. + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service drone ban + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Enforcement actions + - FAA penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only allowed with written National Park Service authorization.
May 27, 2026 6:49 PM
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• Added federal drone restriction for Montezuma Castle National Monument using official National Park Service sources.
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May 27, 2026 6:47 PM
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• Added federal drone restriction for Montezuma Castle National Monument using official National Park Service sources.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Montezuma Castle National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including cliff dwellings, trails, parking areas, and protected archaeological zones. ## Regulations - NPS drone prohibition policy - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal citations - Park removal - FAA penalties ## Special Permissions Only authorized operations approved by the National Park Service are allowed.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including cliff dwellings, trails, parking areas, and protected archaeological zones. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone prohibition policy + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal citations + - Park removal + - FAA penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only authorized operations approved by the National Park Service are allowed.
May 27, 2026 5:30 PM
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• Added official drone prohibition for El Malpais National Monument based on National Park Service regulations.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited in El Malpais National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire monument area including lava flows, caves, trails, wilderness zones, and visitor areas. ## Regulations - National Park Service unmanned aircraft prohibition - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Removal from park property - FAA civil penalties ## Special Permissions Only possible with written authorization from the National Park Service.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire monument area including lava flows, caves, trails, wilderness zones, and visitor areas. + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service unmanned aircraft prohibition + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Removal from park property + - FAA civil penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only possible with written authorization from the National Park Service.
May 27, 2026 5:17 PM
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• Added a verified drone restriction profile for Serra dos Órgãos National Park clarifying that prior authorization is required for recreational and professional drone operations inside protected mountain sectors.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations inside Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos require prior authorization from ICMBio due to environmental conservation policies, mountain rescue safety considerations, and protected Atlantic Forest ecosystems. Recreational drone flights are not freely allowed inside protected park sectors. |
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# Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos ## State Rio de Janeiro (RJ) ## Main Municipalities Teresópolis • Petrópolis • Guapimirim • Magé ══════════════════════════════════ ## Recreational Drone Flight Status ⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED Recreational drone operations are not freely permitted inside protected national park sectors. Drone operations may require authorization from: - ICMBio - Park administration - DECEA airspace authorities This applies to: - Recreational drone flights - Tourist aerial filming - FPV operations - Commercial aerial recording ══════════════════════════════════ ## Why Authorization Is Required ### Environmental Preservation The park protects: - Atlantic Forest ecosystems - Wildlife habitats - Protected mountain vegetation - Ecological conservation corridors ### Mountain & Rescue Safety Restrictions help prevent: - Interference with rescue operations - Unsafe flights near climbers and hikers - Accidents in mountainous terrain - Operational risks in fog and strong winds ══════════════════════════════════ ## Main Restricted Areas Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including: ❌ Pedra do Sino trail sectors ❌ Mountain climbing regions ❌ Waterfall areas ❌ Camping sectors ❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments ❌ Forest preservation zones ❌ Visitor circulation areas ══════════════════════════════════ ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations ⚠ AUTHORIZATION MANDATORY Professional operations may require: - ICMBio approval - Operational safety planning - DECEA authorization - Full ANAC compliance Authorization reference: https://www.gov.br/icmbio/ ══════════════════════════════════ ## Applicable Regulations Drone operations may be regulated under: - ICMBio conservation regulations - Federal Law 9.605/1998 - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 - DECEA ICA 100-40 ### Possible Infractions Unauthorized operations may involve: - Environmental violations - Unsafe mountain operations - Wildlife disturbance - Unauthorized aerial filming ══════════════════════════════════ ## Enforcement & Penalties Possible enforcement measures include: - Environmental administrative fines - Immediate operational interruption - Removal from protected sectors - Equipment seizure in severe cases ### Supervising Authorities - ICMBio - Environmental authorities - Brazilian aviation authorities ══════════════════════════════════ ## Additional Restriction Factors Operational enforcement may intensify during: - Rescue operations - High tourism seasons - Severe weather conditions - Environmental monitoring activities
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+ # Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos + + ## State + Rio de Janeiro (RJ) + + ## Main Municipalities + Teresópolis • Petrópolis • Guapimirim • Magé + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Recreational Drone Flight Status + + ⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED + + Recreational drone operations are not freely permitted inside protected national park sectors. + + Drone operations may require authorization from: + - ICMBio + - Park administration + - DECEA airspace authorities + + This applies to: + - Recreational drone flights + - Tourist aerial filming + - FPV operations + - Commercial aerial recording + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Why Authorization Is Required + + ### Environmental Preservation + The park protects: + - Atlantic Forest ecosystems + - Wildlife habitats + - Protected mountain vegetation + - Ecological conservation corridors + + ### Mountain & Rescue Safety + Restrictions help prevent: + - Interference with rescue operations + - Unsafe flights near climbers and hikers + - Accidents in mountainous terrain + - Operational risks in fog and strong winds + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Main Restricted Areas + + Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including: + + ❌ Pedra do Sino trail sectors + ❌ Mountain climbing regions + ❌ Waterfall areas + ❌ Camping sectors + ❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments + ❌ Forest preservation zones + ❌ Visitor circulation areas + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations + + ⚠ AUTHORIZATION MANDATORY + + Professional operations may require: + - ICMBio approval + - Operational safety planning + - DECEA authorization + - Full ANAC compliance + + Authorization reference: + https://www.gov.br/icmbio/ + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Applicable Regulations + + Drone operations may be regulated under: + + - ICMBio conservation regulations + - Federal Law 9.605/1998 + - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 + - DECEA ICA 100-40 + + ### Possible Infractions + Unauthorized operations may involve: + - Environmental violations + - Unsafe mountain operations + - Wildlife disturbance + - Unauthorized aerial filming + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Enforcement & Penalties + + Possible enforcement measures include: + - Environmental administrative fines + - Immediate operational interruption + - Removal from protected sectors + - Equipment seizure in severe cases + + ### Supervising Authorities + - ICMBio + - Environmental authorities + - Brazilian aviation authorities + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Additional Restriction Factors + + Operational enforcement may intensify during: + - Rescue operations + - High tourism seasons + - Severe weather conditions + - Environmental monitoring activities
May 27, 2026 5:14 PM
Rules update
• Added drone prohibition for Tuzigoot National Monument under federal regulations.
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Tuzigoot National Monument
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited in Tuzigoot National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire Tuzigoot monument area including archaeological ruins and protected zones. ## Regulations - NPS drone ban - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Enforcement action ## Special Permissions Only allowed with NPS authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire Tuzigoot monument area including archaeological ruins and protected zones. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone ban + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Enforcement action + + ## Special Permissions + Only allowed with NPS authorization.
May 27, 2026 5:07 PM
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• Included mountain safety concerns, environmental preservation measures, and operational requirements involving ICMBio and aviation authorities.
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Parque Nacional do Itatiaia
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| Summary | You can legally fly your drone at Itatiaia National Park, as the airspace is open for responsible use. To ensure a safe and legal flight, you must register your drone with ANAC/ANATEL, log your flight path on the SARPAS system, keep a safe distance from other visitors, and strictly avoid disturbing the local wildlife o | Drone operations inside Parque Nacional do Itatiaia require prior authorization from ICMBio due to environmental conservation rules, protected mountain ecosystems, and visitor safety policies. Recreational drone flights are not freely allowed inside protected park sectors. |
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The airspace over the historic Itatiaia National Park is open to responsible drone flight operations under strict ecological safety parameters. Divided into the Lower Part (Parte Baixa), rich with lush vegetation and waterfalls, and the Upper Part (Parte Alta), characterized by high-altitude rocky plateaus like the Pico das Agulhas Negras, the park offers diverse scenery. To protect this rich ecosystem and its endemic wildlife, pilots must balance their flights with environmental preservation. Regulatory Framework & Permissions: Drone operations are allowed for recreational and environmental capturing. All operators must have their equipment registered with ANAC and ANATEL, and all flights must strictly comply with DECEA regulations (ICA 100-40) for unmanned aircraft. Flight Authorization & Coordination: Standard flights do not require a specialized environmental permit, but you must submit your flight plan and request clearance via the SARPAS portal. For professional, commercial, or institutional media creation, you must apply for advance written clearance directly from the ICMBio park administration. Geofencing & Flight Conditions: The park's coordinates are not blocked by permanent firmware-level Red Zones by drone manufacturers, meaning your aircraft will unlock and take off normally. However, pilots in the Upper Part must be exceptionally careful with strong mountain wind gusts, thin air at high altitudes, and rapid temperature drops that can heavily drain drone batteries. Environmental Restrictions: To ensure your flights remain legal, drones must never disturb or closely approach the park's wildlife, especially nesting birds of prey and high-altitude fauna. Additionally, operators must maintain a safe distance from crowded tourist areas, such as the Véu de Noiva waterfall or the main climbing trails, to respect visitor privacy and avoid accidents. Legal Penalties: Flying a drone recklessly, harassing animals, or operating without SARPAS logging will lead to immediate flight termination by park rangers. Violations are subject to equipment confiscation, heavy administrative fines under Brazilian environmental protection laws, and prosecution under Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code if airspace safety is put at risk.
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# Parque Nacional do Itatiaia ## States Rio de Janeiro (RJ) • Minas Gerais (MG) ## Main Municipalities Itatiaia • Resende • Bocaina de Minas ══════════════════════════════════ ## Recreational Drone Flight Status ⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED Recreational drone operations are not freely permitted inside protected national park sectors. Drone operations may require authorization from: - ICMBio - Park administration - DECEA airspace authorities This applies to: - Recreational drone flights - Tourist aerial filming - FPV operations - Commercial aerial recording ══════════════════════════════════ ## Official Operational Restrictions Drone activity inside the park may be restricted due to: - Protected environmental sectors - Mountain rescue safety concerns - Visitor concentration areas - Wildlife-sensitive habitats Authorization requests may require: - Flight purpose description - Pilot identification - Equipment specifications - Operational safety planning ══════════════════════════════════ ## Main Restricted Areas Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including: ❌ Agulhas Negras region ❌ Hiking trail systems ❌ Waterfall sectors ❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments ❌ Camping and visitor areas ❌ High-altitude preservation zones ❌ Ecological monitoring sectors ══════════════════════════════════ ## Why Authorization Is Required ### Environmental Preservation The park protects: - Atlantic Forest ecosystems - Mountain biodiversity - Native fauna habitats - Protected water resources ### Visitor & Mountain Safety Restrictions help prevent: - Accidents in mountainous terrain - Unsafe operations near hikers - Interference with rescue operations - Disturbance in ecotourism sectors ══════════════════════════════════ ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations ⚠ AUTHORIZATION MANDATORY Professional operations may require: - ICMBio approval - Environmental operational analysis - DECEA authorization - Full ANAC compliance Authorization reference: https://www.gov.br/icmbio/ ══════════════════════════════════ ## Applicable Regulations Drone operations may be regulated under: - ICMBio conservation regulations - Federal Law 9.605/1998 - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 - DECEA ICA 100-40 ### Possible Infractions Unauthorized operations may involve: - Environmental violations - Unsafe tourism operations - Wildlife disturbance - Unauthorized aerial filming ══════════════════════════════════ ## Enforcement & Penalties Possible consequences include: - Environmental administrative fines - Immediate operational interruption - Removal from protected sectors - Equipment seizure in severe cases ### Supervising Authorities - ICMBio - Environmental police - Brazilian aviation authorities
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+ + ## States + Rio de Janeiro (RJ) • Minas Gerais (MG) + + ## Main Municipalities + Itatiaia • Resende • Bocaina de Minas + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Recreational Drone Flight Status + + ⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED + + Recreational drone operations are not freely permitted inside protected national park sectors. + + Drone operations may require authorization from: + - ICMBio + - Park administration + - DECEA airspace authorities + + This applies to: + - Recreational drone flights + - Tourist aerial filming + - FPV operations + - Commercial aerial recording + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Official Operational Restrictions + + Drone activity inside the park may be restricted due to: + - Protected environmental sectors + - Mountain rescue safety concerns + - Visitor concentration areas + - Wildlife-sensitive habitats + + Authorization requests may require: + - Flight purpose description + - Pilot identification + - Equipment specifications + - Operational safety planning + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Main Restricted Areas + + Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including: + + ❌ Agulhas Negras region + ❌ Hiking trail systems + ❌ Waterfall sectors + ❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments + ❌ Camping and visitor areas + ❌ High-altitude preservation zones + ❌ Ecological monitoring sectors + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Why Authorization Is Required + + ### Environmental Preservation + The park protects: + - Atlantic Forest ecosystems + - Mountain biodiversity + - Native fauna habitats + - Protected water resources + + ### Visitor & Mountain Safety + Restrictions help prevent: + - Accidents in mountainous terrain + - Unsafe operations near hikers + - Interference with rescue operations + - Disturbance in ecotourism sectors + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations + + ⚠ AUTHORIZATION MANDATORY + + Professional operations may require: + - ICMBio approval + - Environmental operational analysis + - DECEA authorization + - Full ANAC compliance + + Authorization reference: + https://www.gov.br/icmbio/ + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Applicable Regulations + + Drone operations may be regulated under: + - Federal Law 9.605/1998 + - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 + - DECEA ICA 100-40 + + ### Possible Infractions + Unauthorized operations may involve: + - Environmental violations + - Unsafe tourism operations + - Wildlife disturbance + - Unauthorized aerial filming + - Environmental administrative fines + - Immediate operational interruption + - Removal from protected sectors + - Equipment seizure in severe cases + - ICMBio + - Environmental police + - Brazilian aviation authorities
May 27, 2026 5:06 PM
Rules update
• Added NPS drone restriction for Chaco Culture based on federal regulations.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited in Chaco Culture National Historical Park under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries Entire park area including archaeological sites, trails, and protected desert zones. ## Regulations - NPS drone ban policy - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal fines - Park removal - FAA penalties ## Special Permissions Only allowed with written NPS authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire park area including archaeological sites, trails, and protected desert zones. + + ## Regulations + - NPS drone ban policy + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal fines + - Park removal + - FAA penalties + + ## Special Permissions + Only allowed with written NPS authorization.
May 27, 2026 5:03 PM
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• Added a balanced drone operation profile for Parque do Cocó in Ceará reflecting that no clear universal prohibition for recreational drone flights was identified, while documenting operational restrictions related to safety and environmental preservation.
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Parque do cocó
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| Summary | — | Drone operations at Parque do Cocó are regulated due to environmental preservation policies, urban public safety concerns, and protected mangrove ecosystem areas. Recreational drone flights may be possible in open low-density sectors when operated safely and in compliance with Brazilian aviation regulations. |
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# Parque do Cocó ## State Ceará (CE) ## Municipality Fortaleza ══════════════════════════════════ ## Recreational Drone Flight Status ⚠ RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY No clear public statewide prohibition specific to all recreational drone flights inside the park was identified. Recreational drone pilots should operate conservatively and follow: - ANAC operational rules - DECEA airspace procedures - Municipal public safety requirements - Environmental preservation limitations ══════════════════════════════════ ## Areas Recreational Pilots Should Avoid ❌ Crowded pedestrian sectors ❌ Environmental education areas ❌ Mangrove preservation regions ❌ Wildlife-sensitive sectors ❌ Public event zones ❌ Low-altitude flights above visitors ══════════════════════════════════ ## Environmental & Operational Concerns ### Environmental Protection The park contains: - Mangrove ecosystems - Urban wildlife habitats - Protected vegetation corridors - Ecological education sectors ### Public Safety Risks Potential concerns include: - Heavy visitor circulation - Recreational activity areas - Cyclists and runners - Temporary public events ### Technical Flight Factors | Risk | Description | |---|---| | Urban interference | Possible GPS/RF instability | | Dense vegetation | Signal obstruction | | Public concentration | Safety risk near visitors | ══════════════════════════════════ ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations ⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION MAY BE REQUIRED Professional aerial operations may require: - Authorization from park administration - DECEA operational approval - Full ANAC compliance Authorization reference: https://www.sema.ce.gov.br/ ══════════════════════════════════ ## Applicable Regulations Drone operations may be subject to: - Ceará environmental regulations - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 - DECEA ICA 100-40 - Federal Law 9.605/1998 ### Possible Infractions Unsafe operations may involve: - Public safety violations - Environmental disturbance - Unauthorized commercial filming - Wildlife interference ══════════════════════════════════ ## Enforcement & Penalties Possible enforcement measures include: - Administrative intervention - Flight interruption - Environmental enforcement actions - Equipment seizure in severe cases ### Supervising Authorities - Ceará environmental authorities - Park administration - Brazilian aviation authorities ══════════════════════════════════ ## Recreational Pilot Recommendations ✔ Fly only in open low-density areas ✔ Avoid flights near wildlife and mangroves ✔ Respect privacy and visitor safety ✔ Verify SARPAS airspace restrictions before flight ✔ Avoid operations during crowded events
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+ # Parque do Cocó + + ## State + Ceará (CE) + + ## Municipality + Fortaleza + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Recreational Drone Flight Status + + ⚠ RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY + + No clear public statewide prohibition specific to all recreational drone flights inside the park was identified. + + Recreational drone pilots should operate conservatively and follow: + - ANAC operational rules + - DECEA airspace procedures + - Municipal public safety requirements + - Environmental preservation limitations + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Areas Recreational Pilots Should Avoid + + ❌ Crowded pedestrian sectors + ❌ Environmental education areas + ❌ Mangrove preservation regions + ❌ Wildlife-sensitive sectors + ❌ Public event zones + ❌ Low-altitude flights above visitors + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Environmental & Operational Concerns + + ### Environmental Protection + The park contains: + - Mangrove ecosystems + - Urban wildlife habitats + - Protected vegetation corridors + - Ecological education sectors + + ### Public Safety Risks + Potential concerns include: + - Heavy visitor circulation + - Recreational activity areas + - Cyclists and runners + - Temporary public events + + ### Technical Flight Factors + | Risk | Description | + |---|---| + | Urban interference | Possible GPS/RF instability | + | Dense vegetation | Signal obstruction | + | Public concentration | Safety risk near visitors | + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations + + ⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION MAY BE REQUIRED + + Professional aerial operations may require: + - Authorization from park administration + - DECEA operational approval + - Full ANAC compliance + + Authorization reference: + https://www.sema.ce.gov.br/ + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Applicable Regulations + + Drone operations may be subject to: + + - Ceará environmental regulations + - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 + - DECEA ICA 100-40 + - Federal Law 9.605/1998 + + ### Possible Infractions + Unsafe operations may involve: + - Public safety violations + - Environmental disturbance + - Unauthorized commercial filming + - Wildlife interference + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Enforcement & Penalties + + Possible enforcement measures include: + - Administrative intervention + - Flight interruption + - Environmental enforcement actions + - Equipment seizure in severe cases + + ### Supervising Authorities + - Ceará environmental authorities + - Park administration + - Brazilian aviation authorities + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Recreational Pilot Recommendations + + ✔ Fly only in open low-density areas + ✔ Avoid flights near wildlife and mangroves + ✔ Respect privacy and visitor safety + ✔ Verify SARPAS airspace restrictions before flight + ✔ Avoid operations during crowded events
May 27, 2026 5:01 PM
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• Added official National Park Service drone prohibition for Natural Bridges National Monument using federal regulations and NPS policy sources.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited within Natural Bridges National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited without written authorization ## Geographic Boundaries Entire Natural Bridges National Monument area in Utah, including: - Sipapu Bridge - Kachina Bridge - Owachomo Bridge - Trails, overlooks, campgrounds, and protected canyon areas ## Regulations - National Park Service Policy Memorandum 14-05 - Superintendent authority under 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal citations and fines - Removal from park property - FAA civil penalties - Possible equipment confiscation ## Special Permissions Only official scientific, emergency, or federally approved operations may receive written authorization from the National Park Service.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited without written authorization + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire Natural Bridges National Monument area in Utah, including: + - Sipapu Bridge + - Kachina Bridge + - Owachomo Bridge + - Trails, overlooks, campgrounds, and protected canyon areas + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service Policy Memorandum 14-05 + - Superintendent authority under 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal citations and fines + - Removal from park property + - FAA civil penalties + - Possible equipment confiscation + + ## Special Permissions + Only official scientific, emergency, or federally approved operations may receive written authorization from the National Park Service.
May 27, 2026 4:58 PM
Rules update
• Included wildfire prevention concerns, environmental preservation measures, and authorization requirements for exceptional professional drone operations.
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| Summary | — | Recreational drone flights inside Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park in Goiás are prohibited because of protected cerrado ecosystems, environmental conservation rules, and tourism safety concerns. Professional operations require prior authorization. |
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# Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros ## State Goiás (GO) ## Main Municipalities Alto Paraíso de Goiás • Cavalcante • Colinas do Sul ══════════════════════════════════ ## Recreational Drone Flight Status ⚠ ONLY POSSIBLE WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION This restriction applies to: - Recreational drone flights - Tourist aerial filming - FPV recreational operations - Low-altitude flights near visitors and trails ══════════════════════════════════ ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations ⚠ ONLY POSSIBLE WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION Exceptional professional operations may require: - ICMBio authorization - Environmental technical assessment - DECEA operational approval - Full ANAC compliance Authorization reference: https://www.gov.br/icmbio/ ══════════════════════════════════ ## Main Restricted Areas Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including: ❌ Waterfall regions ❌ Cerrado preservation zones ❌ Visitor trail systems ❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments ❌ Ecological monitoring sectors ❌ Environmental recovery areas ❌ Camping and tourism sectors ══════════════════════════════════ ## Why Recreational Flights Are Prohibited ### Environmental Preservation The park protects: - Cerrado biodiversity - Endemic wildlife species - Protected vegetation corridors - Sensitive water resources ### Wildfire Prevention Restrictions also help reduce: - Fire risks during dry seasons - Unsafe operations in remote vegetation areas - Emergency response interference ### Visitor Safety Concerns Restrictions help prevent: - Unsafe flights above tourists - Accidents near waterfalls and trails - Disturbance in ecotourism sectors ══════════════════════════════════ ## Applicable Regulations Drone operations may be regulated under: - ICMBio conservation regulations - Federal Law 9.605/1998 - Federal conservation unit rules - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 - DECEA ICA 100-40 ### Possible Infractions Unauthorized operations may involve: - Environmental violations - Wildlife disturbance - Unsafe tourism-area operations - Unauthorized commercial filming ══════════════════════════════════ ## Enforcement & Penalties Possible consequences include: - Environmental administrative fines - Immediate operational interruption - Removal from protected sectors - Equipment seizure in severe cases ### Supervising Authorities - ICMBio - Environmental police - Brazilian aviation authorities ══════════════════════════════════ ## Additional Restriction Factors Operational enforcement may intensify during: - Dry season wildfire periods - High tourism seasons - Environmental monitoring activities - Wildlife protection operations
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+ # Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros + + ## State + Goiás (GO) + + ## Main Municipalities + Alto Paraíso de Goiás • Cavalcante • Colinas do Sul + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Recreational Drone Flight Status + + ⚠ ONLY POSSIBLE WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION + + This restriction applies to: + - Recreational drone flights + - Tourist aerial filming + - FPV recreational operations + - Low-altitude flights near visitors and trails + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations + + ⚠ ONLY POSSIBLE WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION + + Exceptional professional operations may require: + - ICMBio authorization + - Environmental technical assessment + - DECEA operational approval + - Full ANAC compliance + + Authorization reference: + https://www.gov.br/icmbio/ + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Main Restricted Areas + + Restrictions apply throughout protected sectors including: + + ❌ Waterfall regions + ❌ Cerrado preservation zones + ❌ Visitor trail systems + ❌ Wildlife-sensitive environments + ❌ Ecological monitoring sectors + ❌ Environmental recovery areas + ❌ Camping and tourism sectors + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Why Recreational Flights Are Prohibited + + ### Environmental Preservation + The park protects: + - Cerrado biodiversity + - Endemic wildlife species + - Protected vegetation corridors + - Sensitive water resources + + ### Wildfire Prevention + Restrictions also help reduce: + - Fire risks during dry seasons + - Unsafe operations in remote vegetation areas + - Emergency response interference + + ### Visitor Safety Concerns + Restrictions help prevent: + - Unsafe flights above tourists + - Accidents near waterfalls and trails + - Disturbance in ecotourism sectors + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Applicable Regulations + + Drone operations may be regulated under: + + - ICMBio conservation regulations + - Federal Law 9.605/1998 + - Federal conservation unit rules + - ANAC RBAC-E No. 94 + - DECEA ICA 100-40 + + ### Possible Infractions + Unauthorized operations may involve: + - Environmental violations + - Wildlife disturbance + - Unsafe tourism-area operations + - Unauthorized commercial filming + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Enforcement & Penalties + + Possible consequences include: + - Environmental administrative fines + - Immediate operational interruption + - Removal from protected sectors + - Equipment seizure in severe cases + + ### Supervising Authorities + - ICMBio + - Environmental police + - Brazilian aviation authorities + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Additional Restriction Factors + + Operational enforcement may intensify during: + - Dry season wildfire periods + - High tourism seasons + - Environmental monitoring activities + - Wildlife protection operations
May 27, 2026 4:52 PM
Rules update
• Added official drone prohibition and no-fly advisory information for Devils Tower National Monument based on National Park Service regulations and superintendent policy.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited inside Devils Tower National Monument under National Park Service regulations and superintendent policy. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited without written NPS authorization ## Geographic Boundaries Entire Devils Tower National Monument area in Wyoming, including: - Tower formation - Trails - Campgrounds - Parking and visitor areas - Protected surrounding lands A 2-nautical-mile no-fly advisory zone exists around Devils Tower year-round, extended to 3 NM during June. ## Regulations - National Park Service drone prohibition policy - Superintendent's Compendium: unmanned aircraft prohibited unless approved in writing - 36 CFR §1.5 - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ## Penalties - Federal citations and fines - Removal from park property - FAA civil penalties - Equipment confiscation possible ## Special Permissions Only possible through explicit written authorization from the park superintendent for official operations or approved scientific work.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited without written NPS authorization + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Entire Devils Tower National Monument area in Wyoming, including: + - Tower formation + - Trails + - Campgrounds + - Parking and visitor areas + - Protected surrounding lands + + A 2-nautical-mile no-fly advisory zone exists around Devils Tower year-round, extended to 3 NM during June. + + ## Regulations + - National Park Service drone prohibition policy + - Superintendent's Compendium: unmanned aircraft prohibited unless approved in writing + - 36 CFR §1.5 + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Federal citations and fines + - Removal from park property + - FAA civil penalties + - Equipment confiscation possible + + ## Special Permissions + Only possible through explicit written authorization from the park superintendent for official operations or approved scientific work.
May 27, 2026 2:40 PM
Rules update
• Added drone restriction for San Quentin based on prison security laws.
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Drone operations are prohibited over San Quentin State Prison due to security restrictions. |
| Mapped shapes | — | 592a6448-5aea-45bb-b3e5-25e12186029e |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ Banned - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited ## Geographic Boundaries San Quentin prison facility, California. ## Regulations - State prison security laws - FAA Part 107 ## Penalties - Criminal charges - Equipment confiscation ## Special Permissions Not permitted.
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ Banned + - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited + + ## Geographic Boundaries + San Quentin prison facility, California. + + ## Regulations + - State prison security laws + - FAA Part 107 + + ## Penalties + - Criminal charges + - Equipment confiscation + + ## Special Permissions + Not permitted.