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Drone Rules for Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec, New Mexico (NM) • United States
725 Ruins Rd, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
Lat: 36.8353 • Lng: -108

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May 29, 2026 5:17 AM Approved • Added NPS drone ban for Aztec Ruins NM with UNESCO Great Kiva context.
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May 28, 2026 1:25 AM Approved • Added NPS drone ban for Aztec Ruins NM with UNESCO Great Kiva context.
Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Aztec Ruins National Monument, emphasizing the protection of its archaeological sites and the requirement for NPS authorization for any aerial activities.
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Summary Drone operations are prohibited in Aztec Ruins National Monument under National Park Service regulations. Drones are prohibited at Aztec Ruins National Monument per NPS closure order. Ancestral Pueblo great house is protected.
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## Authorization Status
- Recreational: ❌ Banned
- Commercial: ❌ Prohibited

## Geographic Boundaries
Entire monument area including ruins, trails, and protected zones.

## Regulations
- NPS drone ban
- 36 CFR §1.5
- FAA Part 107

## Penalties
- Federal fines
- Enforcement actions

## Special Permissions
Only allowed with NPS authorization.
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## Drone Rules - Aztec Ruins National Monument



**Drone use is prohibited** at Aztec Ruins National Monument.


### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the monument
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site component; the 12th-century Ancestral Pueblo great house includes a restored Great Kiva

### Source
- Aztec Ruins NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/azru/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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- - Recreational: ❌ Banned
- - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited
  
- Entire monument area including ruins, trails, and protected zones.
  
  
- - Enforcement actions
  
- ## Special Permissions
- Only allowed with NPS authorization.
May 27, 2026 7:51 PM Approved • Added NPS drone restriction for Aztec Ruins National Monument.
Author: e8be7a99-29f2-421e-95ec-190919c58f9b (1091)
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Your proposed edit accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Aztec Ruins National Monument, as supported by official National Park Service sources. The outline provided is appropriately placed around the monument area. This edit is approved.
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Summary — Drone operations are prohibited in Aztec Ruins National Monument under National Park Service regulations.
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## Authorization Status
- Recreational: ❌ Banned
- Commercial: ❌ Prohibited

## Geographic Boundaries
Entire monument area including ruins, trails, and protected zones.

## Regulations
- NPS drone ban
- 36 CFR §1.5
- FAA Part 107

## Penalties
- Federal fines
- Enforcement actions

## Special Permissions
Only allowed with NPS authorization.
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+ ## Authorization Status
+ - Recreational: ❌ Banned
+ - Commercial: ❌ Prohibited
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+ ## Geographic Boundaries
+ Entire monument area including ruins, trails, and protected zones.
+ 
+ ## Regulations
+ - NPS drone ban
+ - 36 CFR §1.5
+ - FAA Part 107
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+ ## Penalties
+ - Federal fines
+ - Enforcement actions
+ 
+ ## Special Permissions
+ Only allowed with NPS authorization.