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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
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May 29, 2026 4:02 AM
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• Added NPS drone ban for National Mall with P-56 Prohibited Area context.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations on the National Mall, aligning with National Park Service regulations and FAA security restrictions.
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Drones are prohibited on the National Mall per NPS policy and FAA security restrictions. The entire DC core is a restricted airspace. |
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## 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
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+ ## 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 +