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Drone Rules for National Mall
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
• United States
Washington, DC, USA
Lat: 38.8875 • Lng: -77.0364
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited on the National Mall per NPS policy and FAA security restrictions. The entire DC core is a restricted airspace.
Drone Rules - National Mall
Drone flights are strictly prohibited on the National Mall.
Key Rules
- No drone flights anywhere on the National Mall or memorial grounds
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
- The National Mall is within a permanent Prohibited Area (P-56) with zero tolerance for unauthorized aircraft
Source
- National Mall NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/rules.htm