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Drone Rules for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado (CO) • United States
15807 Co Rd 1, Florissant, CO 80816, USA
Lat: 38.9136 • Lng: -105.285

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May 27, 2026 11:30 PM Approved • Added NPS drone ban for Florissant Fossil Beds NM with Eocene fossil context.
Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, emphasizing the need for a Special Use Permit for any aerial activities.
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  • https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2/section-2.17 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-107 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.nps.gov/subjects/sound/uaspolicy.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.nps.gov/flfo/planyourvisit/rules.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-1/section-1.5 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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Summary Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument under NPS regulations, controlled by the National Park Service. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. Drones are prohibited at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument per NPS closure order.
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## Authorization Status
- Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned
- Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit

## Geographic Boundaries
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Teller County,
Colorado.
- Total area: ~6,000 acres
- Coordinates: 38.9122° N, 105.2828° W
- Nearest city: Florissant, CO (~1 mile); Colorado Springs (~35 miles)

## Regulations
- NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units
- 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority
- 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park
- Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa)
  protects fossil resources within boundaries
- FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide
- Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument

## Penalties
- NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation
- PRPA penalties up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance
- FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day
- Equipment confiscation by park rangers

## Special Permissions
- Paleontological/scientific research with NPS + PRPA permit
- Official NPS resource management only
- Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only)
Submit requests to: Florissant Fossil Beds NM Superintendent,
PO Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816
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## Drone Rules - Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument



**Drone use is prohibited** at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.






### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the monument
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit
- Eocene-era petrified redwood stumps and insect fossils of exceptional scientific value are protected





### Source
- Florissant NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/flfo/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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- - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned
- - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit
  
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Teller County,
- Colorado.
- - Total area: ~6,000 acres
- - Coordinates: 38.9122° N, 105.2828° W
- - Nearest city: Florissant, CO (~1 mile); Colorado Springs (~35 miles)
  
- - Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa)
-   protects fossil resources within boundaries
- - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide
- - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument
  
- - PRPA penalties up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance
- - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day
- - Equipment confiscation by park rangers
  
- ## Special Permissions
- - Paleontological/scientific research with NPS + PRPA permit
- - Official NPS resource management only
- - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only)
- Submit requests to: Florissant Fossil Beds NM Superintendent,
- PO Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816
May 27, 2026 8:58 PM Approved • Added a complete drone restriction profile for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument based on NPS 36 CFR § 1.5, § 2.17(a)(3), PRPA protections, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
Author: e8be7a99-29f2-421e-95ec-190919c58f9b (1091)
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Approved Confidence: 0.99
Your proposed edit accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Florissant Fossil Beds 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.
Sources
  • https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2/section-2.17 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-107 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.nps.gov/subjects/sound/uaspolicy.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-1/section-1.5 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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Summary — Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument under NPS regulations, controlled by the National Park Service. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent.
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## Authorization Status
- Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned
- Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit

## Geographic Boundaries
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Teller County,
Colorado.
- Total area: ~6,000 acres
- Coordinates: 38.9122° N, 105.2828° W
- Nearest city: Florissant, CO (~1 mile); Colorado Springs (~35 miles)

## Regulations
- NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units
- 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority
- 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park
- Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa)
  protects fossil resources within boundaries
- FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide
- Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument

## Penalties
- NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation
- PRPA penalties up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance
- FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day
- Equipment confiscation by park rangers

## Special Permissions
- Paleontological/scientific research with NPS + PRPA permit
- Official NPS resource management only
- Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only)
Submit requests to: Florissant Fossil Beds NM Superintendent,
PO Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816
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+ ## Authorization Status
+ - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned
+ - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit
+ 
+ ## Geographic Boundaries
+ Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located in Teller County,
+ Colorado.
+ - Total area: ~6,000 acres
+ - Coordinates: 38.9122° N, 105.2828° W
+ - Nearest city: Florissant, CO (~1 mile); Colorado Springs (~35 miles)
+ 
+ ## Regulations
+ - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units
+ - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority
+ - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval within park
+ - Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa)
+   protects fossil resources within boundaries
+ - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide
+ - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within monument
+ 
+ ## Penalties
+ - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation
+ - PRPA penalties up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance
+ - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day
+ - Equipment confiscation by park rangers
+ 
+ ## Special Permissions
+ - Paleontological/scientific research with NPS + PRPA permit
+ - Official NPS resource management only
+ - Emergency SAR (NPS-coordinated only)
+ Submit requests to: Florissant Fossil Beds NM Superintendent,
+ PO Box 185, Florissant, CO 80816