Drone Rules for William B. Umstead State Park

Raleigh, North Carolina (nc) • United States

8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617, USA

Lat: 35.8895 • Lng: -78.7518

Rules Edit History: William B. Umstead State Park

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Feb 11, 2026 8:53 PM Approved • Initial

Author: jaystechvault (175)

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Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Park visitors are prohibited from landing or taking off within or upon any state park property, of any airplane, flying machine (including drones, unmanned aircrafts, and quadcopters), balloon, parachute, glider, hang glider (except with permit at Jockey's Ridge State Park), or other apparatus for aviation.
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            Park visitors are prohibited from landing or taking off within or upon any state park property, of any airplane, flying machine (including drones, unmanned aircrafts, and quadcopters), balloon, parachute, glider, hang glider (except with permit at Jockey's Ridge State Park), or other apparatus for aviation.

In some limited circumstances, these aviation apparatus may be operated after obtaining a Special Use Permit from the state park.

Additionally, state law prohibits people from launching or recovering any unmanned aircraft systems from state property without consent.

https://www.ncparks.gov/about-us/guidelines-park-rules-and-regulations

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            + Park visitors are prohibited from landing or taking off within or upon any state park property, of any airplane, flying machine (including drones, unmanned aircrafts, and quadcopters), balloon, parachute, glider, hang glider (except with permit at Jockey's Ridge State Park), or other apparatus for aviation.
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+ In some limited circumstances, these aviation apparatus may be operated after obtaining a Special Use Permit from the state park.
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+ Additionally, state law prohibits people from launching or recovering any unmanned aircraft systems from state property without consent.
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+ https://www.ncparks.gov/about-us/guidelines-park-rules-and-regulations