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Drone Rules for Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve
Jacksonville, Florida (FL)
• United States
12713 Ft Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA
Lat: 30.4545 • Lng: -81.4499
Rules Edit History: Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve
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May 29, 2026 12:33 PM
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• Added NPS drone prohibition for Timucuan Preserve with shell midden archaeological context.
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Your proposed edit to prohibit drone operations in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve has been approved. The prohibition aligns with National Park Service regulations and the park's status as a protected area. The added context about shell midden archaeological sites enhances the understanding of the restriction. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the park's boundaries.
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| Summary | Drones are prohibited in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve per NPS policy. Salt marsh and ancient Native American sites are protected. | Drones are prohibited in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve per NPS policy. |
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## Drone Rules - Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve **Drone flights are banned** in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone use within the preserve - Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS - One of the largest undisturbed salt marshes on the Atlantic Coast; Timucua Native American shell middens dating back 5,000 years are protected ### Source - Timucuan NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/timu/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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## Drone Rules - Timucuan Preserve **Drone use is prohibited** in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone flights over preserve lands or marshes - Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit - Ancient Timucua shell middens and coastal marsh ecosystems require protection ### Source - NPS UAS Policy: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/sound/uas.htm
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May 29, 2026 4:35 AM
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• Added NPS drone ban for Timucuan Preserve with 5,000-year shell midden context.
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Your proposed edit introduces a new rule regarding drone restrictions at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, supported by NPS regulations. However, the submitted outline is a small circle (100 m radius) that may not accurately represent the restricted area. Please provide a more detailed and accurate outline to ensure the rule is correctly mapped.
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Drones are prohibited in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve per NPS policy. Salt marsh and ancient Native American sites are protected. |
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## Drone Rules - Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve **Drone flights are banned** in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone use within the preserve - Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS - One of the largest undisturbed salt marshes on the Atlantic Coast; Timucua Native American shell middens dating back 5,000 years are protected ### Source - Timucuan NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/timu/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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+ ## Drone Rules - Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve + + **Drone flights are banned** in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. + + ### Key Rules + - No recreational drone use within the preserve + - Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS + - One of the largest undisturbed salt marshes on the Atlantic Coast; Timucua Native American shell middens dating back 5,000 years are protected + + ### Source + - Timucuan NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/timu/planyourvisit/rules.htm +