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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
Rules Edit History: El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center
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May 27, 2026 5:30 PM
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• Added official drone prohibition for El Malpais National Monument based on National Park Service regulations.
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Your proposed edit accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations in El Malpais National Monument under National Park Service regulations, supported by official 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 El Malpais National Monument under National Park Service regulations. |
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## 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.
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+ ## 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.