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Drone Rules for Tonto National Monument
Roosevelt, Arizona (AZ)
• United States
26260 AZ-188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545, USA
Lat: 33.6484 • Lng: -111.114
Rules Edit History: Tonto National Monument
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May 29, 2026 4:28 AM
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• Added NPS drone ban for Tonto NM with Salado cliff dwelling context.
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May 28, 2026 12:54 AM
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• Added NPS drone ban for Tonto NM with Salado cliff dwelling context.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Tonto National Monument, emphasizing the protection of the Salado cliff dwellings and their historical significance.
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| Summary | Drone operations are prohibited within Tonto National Monument under National Park Service regulations. | Drones are prohibited at Tonto National Monument per NPS policy. Salado cliff dwellings above Roosevelt Lake are protected. |
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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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## Drone Rules - Tonto National Monument **Drone use is prohibited** at Tonto National Monument. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone flights within the monument - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit - Well-preserved Salado Culture cliff dwellings built between 1300-1450 AD overlook Roosevelt Lake ### Source - Tonto NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/tont/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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- - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited - Entire monument area including cliff dwellings and desert landscape. - - 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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Your proposed edit accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Tonto National Monument under National Park Service regulations, as supported by official sources. The outline provided is appropriately placed around the monument area. This edit is approved.
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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.