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Drone Rules for Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Medora, North Dakota (ND) • United States
North Dakota, USA
Lat: 46.9509 • Lng: -103.463
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park prohibits all drone operations under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The three-unit park in the North Dakota Badlands protects habitat for wild horses, bison, elk, and bighorn sheep in the Little Missouri River watershed.

Drone Rules - Theodore Roosevelt NP

All drone operations are prohibited under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. Wild horse herds and bison are particularly reactive to overhead drones in open badlands terrain.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (KDIK) Class D lies adjacent to the South Unit
  • Park spans North and South Units plus the Elkhorn Ranch Unit along the Little Missouri River
  • Oil field activity in surrounding areas creates intermittent helicopter traffic
  • Elevation 2,200-3,000 ft MSL; high plains winds common

Key Rules

  • No drone launches, landings, or operations in any of the three park units
  • KDIK Class D LAANC required for Part 107 operations near the South Unit boundary
  • Wild horse (free-roaming) herd management area; drone pursuit is prohibited under NPS policy
  • North Dakota state law prohibits UAS over national park units

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