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Drone Rules for Sedona Ranger District

Yavapai County, Arizona (AZ) • United States
Sedona Ranger District, Arizona 86336, USA
Lat: 34.85 • Lng: -111.868
Ground Not fully verified Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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USFS Coconino NF encompasses Sedona's red rock country and the San Francisco Peaks. Red Rock State Park (AZ State Parks, no-fly) shares boundaries with the forest; commercial drone demand in Sedona is extremely high.

Drone Rules - Coconino NF, Arizona

No Wilderness designation, but Red Rock State Park (AZ State Parks, drone prohibited) borders the forest, and Sedona's commercial drone demand requires a USFS Special Use Permit.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Sedona Airport (SEZ) Class D sits on Airport Mesa at 4,830 ft MSL -- active approach traffic over Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock
  • Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) Class D is ~28 NM north; Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) Class B outer ring reaches toward Camp Verde
  • San Francisco Peaks (12,633 ft MSL) are sacred to Navajo, Hopi, and other tribes; drone flights near the summit require sensitivity

Key Rules

  • LAANC required near SEZ Class D -- Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock are within the Class D surface area
  • Commercial photography (a major Sedona industry) requires USFS Special Use Permit; high demand means permit queue is long
  • Confirm launch site is on USFS land vs. AZ State Parks (Red Rock) land before flying

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