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Drone Rules for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii (HI)
• United States
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96785, USA
Lat: 19.4291 • Lng: -155.257
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park per NPS closure order. Active lava flows and sacred Hawaiian sites.
Drone Rules - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Drone flights are banned in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone use anywhere in the park
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit
- Active lava flows create unpredictable thermal columns hazardous to drone flight
- Sacred Hawaiian cultural sites require additional respect
Source
- HAVO Rules: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/rules.htm