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Drone Rules for Parque Nacional Lanín

Junín de los Andes, Neuquén (Neuquén) • Argentina
Emilio, Julio Frey 749, Q8370 Junín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina
Lat: -40.1671 • Lng: -71.3575
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drone operations within Parque Nacional Lanín require prior authorization from the Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN). The park protects over 400,000 hectares of Andean forests, volcanic landscapes, lakes and the sacred Lanín Volcano. Unauthorized drone flights may disturb wildlife, visitors, and culturally sig

Details and Explanation

Authorization Status

  • Recreational: ❌ Authorization Required
  • Commercial: ❌ Authorization Required
  • Research Operations: ✅ Case-by-case approval
  • Protected Area: ⚠️ Federal National Park
  • Sacred Cultural Sites: ⚠️ Additional sensitivity zones

Geographic Boundaries

  • Province: Neuquén
  • Area: ~412,000 hectares
  • Coordinates: 39.637° S, 71.506° W
  • Includes Lanín Volcano (3,776 m)
  • Andean-Patagonian Forest ecosystem
  • Border with Chile

Regulations

  • Ley Nacional 22.351
  • APN Resolution 9/2021 (Drone Regulation)
  • ANAC Resolution 885/2019
  • Protected Wildlife Regulations
  • Visitor Safety Requirements
  • Cultural Heritage Protection Measures

Penalties

  • Administrative sanctions by APN
  • Suspension of operations
  • Removal from protected areas
  • Equipment confiscation
  • Environmental liability penalties

Special Permissions

  • Scientific research
  • Fire monitoring programs
  • Environmental surveys
  • APN-authorized productions
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