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Drone Rules for Red River Gorge Geological Area
Stanton, Kentucky (KY)
• United States
Stanton, KY 40380, USA
Lat: 37.8139 • Lng: -83.6279
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May 30, 2026 4:12 AM
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• Added USFS drone restrictions for Red River Gorge with peregrine falcon nesting and rock climbing safety context.
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Your proposed edit to include drone regulations in the Red River Gorge Geological Area has been approved. This aligns with the U.S. Forest Service's guidelines, which restrict drone use in Wilderness and sensitive areas. The added context about peregrine falcon nesting and rock climbing safety enhances the understanding of the area's drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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| Summary | — | Drones are restricted in the Red River Gorge Geological Area per USFS. Natural Bridge State Resort Park requires Kentucky State Parks authorization separately. Rock arches and falcons are sensitive. |
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## Drone Rules - Red River Gorge Geological Area **Drones require USFS authorization** in the Red River Gorge Geological Area. ### Key Rules - Daniel Boone National Forest (USFS) restricts drone use in Wilderness and sensitive areas - Natural Bridge State Resort Park (adjacent) requires Kentucky State Parks authorization - Peregrine falcon nesting on the sandstone arches (spring-summer) requires a seasonal buffer - Rock climbers on the Red River Gorge's hundreds of routes require aerial separation ### Source - USFS UAS Policy: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/uas
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+ ## Drone Rules - Red River Gorge Geological Area + + **Drones require USFS authorization** in the Red River Gorge Geological Area. + + ### Key Rules + - Daniel Boone National Forest (USFS) restricts drone use in Wilderness and sensitive areas + - Natural Bridge State Resort Park (adjacent) requires Kentucky State Parks authorization + - Peregrine falcon nesting on the sandstone arches (spring-summer) requires a seasonal buffer + - Rock climbers on the Red River Gorge's hundreds of routes require aerial separation + + ### Source + - USFS UAS Policy: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/uas +