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Drone Rules for Ojito Wilderness - Arroyo Bernalillo
Zia Pueblo, New Mexico (nm)
• United States
New Mexico, USA
Lat: 35.5112 • Lng: -106.917
Rules Edit History: Ojito Wilderness - Arroyo Bernalillo
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May 27, 2026 9:34 PM
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• Added a complete drone restriction profile for Ojito Wilderness based on Wilderness Act 16 U.S.C. § 1131, BLM 43 CFR § 8560.0-5, PRPA paleontological protections, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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Your proposed edit accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Ojito Wilderness under Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations, as supported by official sources. The outline provided is appropriately placed around the wilderness area. This edit is approved.
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- https://www.blm.gov/visit/ojito-wilderness — Wilderness Act prohibitions under 16 U.S.C. § 1131, BLM regulations under 43 CFR § 8560.0-5, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ban all drone operations within Ojito Wilderness boundaries.
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-107 — Wilderness Act prohibitions under 16 U.S.C. § 1131, BLM regulations under 43 CFR § 8560.0-5, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ban all drone operations within Ojito Wilderness boundaries.
- https://www.nps.gov/subjects/sound/uaspolicy.htm — Wilderness Act prohibitions under 16 U.S.C. § 1131, BLM regulations under 43 CFR § 8560.0-5, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ban all drone operations within Ojito Wilderness boundaries.
- https://faa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9c2e4406710048e19806ebf6a06754ad — Wilderness Act prohibitions under 16 U.S.C. § 1131, BLM regulations under 43 CFR § 8560.0-5, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ban all drone operations within Ojito Wilderness boundaries.
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-43/chapter-II/part-8560 — Wilderness Act prohibitions under 16 U.S.C. § 1131, BLM regulations under 43 CFR § 8560.0-5, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107 ban all drone operations within Ojito Wilderness boundaries.
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| Summary | — | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Ojito Wilderness under BLM wilderness regulations, controlled by the Bureau of Land Management. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit BLM Special Recreation Permit. The area's paleontological significance adds Paleontological Resources Preser |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without BLM Special Recreation Permit ## Geographic Boundaries Ojito Wilderness is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, northwest of Albuquerque. - Total area: ~11,183 acres - Coordinates: 35.7167° N, 107.0500° W - Includes badlands, hoodoos, and the site where Seismosaurus (Diplodocus hallorum) fossils were discovered - Nearest city: San Ysidro, NM (~10 miles south) ## Regulations - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — prohibits motorized equipment including UAS in designated wilderness - 43 CFR § 8560.0-5 — BLM Wilderness management regulations - Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa) — protects significant fossil resources - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within wilderness ## Penalties - Wilderness Act violations: fines up to $5,000 + 6 months imprisonment - PRPA fines up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by BLM rangers ## Special Permissions - Paleontological research with BLM + PRPA federal research permit - Wilderness research permit from BLM Albuquerque District - No motorized access under any commercial permit category Submit requests to: BLM Albuquerque District Office, 100 Sun Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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+ ## Authorization Status + - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without BLM Special Recreation Permit + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Ojito Wilderness is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, + northwest of Albuquerque. + - Total area: ~11,183 acres + - Coordinates: 35.7167° N, 107.0500° W + - Includes badlands, hoodoos, and the site where Seismosaurus + (Diplodocus hallorum) fossils were discovered + - Nearest city: San Ysidro, NM (~10 miles south) + + ## Regulations + - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — prohibits motorized equipment + including UAS in designated wilderness + - 43 CFR § 8560.0-5 — BLM Wilderness management regulations + - Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa) — + protects significant fossil resources + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations nationwide + - Airspace: Class E above 700 ft AGL; surface Class G within wilderness + + ## Penalties + - Wilderness Act violations: fines up to $5,000 + 6 months imprisonment + - PRPA fines up to $10,000 + imprisonment for fossil disturbance + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by BLM rangers + + ## Special Permissions + - Paleontological research with BLM + PRPA federal research permit + - Wilderness research permit from BLM Albuquerque District + - No motorized access under any commercial permit category + Submit requests to: BLM Albuquerque District Office, + 100 Sun Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109