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Drone Rules for Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Marrero, Louisiana (LA) • United States
Marrero, LA 70072, USA
Lat: 29.8101 • Lng: -90.1337
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park per NPS closure order. Mississippi Delta bayou is protected.

Drone Rules - Jean Lafitte National Historical Park

Drone use is prohibited in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within the park or over bayou areas
  • Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
  • The preserve protects Mississippi River Delta wetlands and the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans

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Rule sources
  • https://www.nps.gov/jela/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations. FAA New Orleans Class C airspace mandatory ATC authorization, ESA Louisiana black bear and Gulf sturgeon habitat, and NHPA Chalmette Battlefield add multi-layer federal restrictions.
  • https://www.nps.gov/jela/planyourvisit/rules.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations. FAA New Orleans Class C airspace mandatory ATC authorization, ESA Louisiana black bear and Gulf sturgeon habitat, and NHPA Chalmette Battlefield add multi-layer federal restrictions.
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