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Drone Rules for El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center
Grants, New Mexico (nm)
• United States
1900 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, NM 87020, USA
Lat: 35.1186 • Lng: -107.829
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Summary
Drone operations are prohibited in El Malpais National Monument under National Park Service regulations.
Authorization Status
- Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned
- Commercial: ❌ Prohibited
Geographic Boundaries
Entire monument area including lava flows, caves, trails, wilderness zones, and visitor areas.
Regulations
- National Park Service unmanned aircraft prohibition
- 36 CFR §1.5
- FAA 14 CFR Part 107
Penalties
- Federal fines
- Removal from park property
- FAA civil penalties
Special Permissions
Only possible with written authorization from the National Park Service.