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Drone Rules for Plumas National Forest

Plumas County, California (CA) • United States
Plumas National Forest, California 95983, USA
Lat: 40.0002 • Lng: -120.668
Ground Not fully verified Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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USFS Plumas NF in northern California has no large Wilderness but experiences some of the worst fire seasons in the state. The Feather River Canyon is a key water source; fire TFRs are issued with very short notice.

Drone Rules - Plumas NF, California

No large Wilderness designation, but Plumas County is one of California's highest fire-risk counties; TFRs are issued with minimal notice June-October.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Feather River Canyon (up to 4,000 ft deep) creates rotor-wash and wind conditions that make UAS operations technically challenging
  • Redding Municipal (RDD) Class D is ~70 NM west; Reno-Tahoe (RNO) Class C is ~60 NM east
  • 2021 Dixie Fire (the largest single wildfire in California history at time) burned extensively in Plumas NF

Key Rules

  • Download B4UFLY offline maps before entering Feather River Canyon -- cellular dead zones are extensive
  • Do not fly during any active fire TFR -- fire spotters have reported drones to FAA which led to criminal charges in this forest
  • USFS Special Use Permit required for commercial photography

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