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Drone Rules for Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Strong City, Kansas (KS) • United States
2480B KS-177, Strong City, KS 66869, USA
Lat: 38.4323 • Lng: -96.5572
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited in Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve per NPS closure order. Bison herds and rare prairie ecosystem are protected.

Drone Rules - Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Drone use is prohibited in Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within the preserve
  • Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit
  • Less than 4% of the original tallgrass prairie remains in North America; bison herds here are protected

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Rule sources
  • https://www.nps.gov/tapr/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. MBTA grassland bird protections and NHPA Spring Hill Ranch landmark restrictions add additional layers.
  • https://www.nps.gov/tapr/planyourvisit/rules.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. MBTA grassland bird protections and NHPA Spring Hill Ranch landmark restrictions add additional layers.
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