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Drone Rules for Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles, California (CA) • United States
California 95043, USA
Lat: 36.4906 • Lng: -121.182

Rules Edit History: Pinnacles National Park

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May 20, 2026 4:44 PM Approved • Manual admin rule: Initial
Author: jaystechvault (5221)
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Associated place id ChIJn93OiYBDkoAR7kSomO77gps
Associated place/name Pinnacles National Park
Associated address California 95043, USA
Restriction type Ground
Flight status Permission
Summary United States National Parks are restricted from taking off, landing, or controlling a drone within the park to those with permission. Which is rare to receive.
Mapped shapes 3f58bb74-d135-407f-a763-90b25620f284
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This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System.
 
https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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+ This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System.
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+ https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm