Drone Rules for Big Indian Wilderness

Oliverea, New York (ny) • United States

Claryville, NY 12725, USA

Lat: 42.0295 • Lng: -74.4972

Rules Edit History: Big Indian Wilderness

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May 27, 2026 5:05 PM Approved • added park source and contact information, prohibited wilderness area, and details on the restriction

Author: 5f513e8f-2439-4ccd-87fb-cf7aa961810d (150)

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Your proposed edit has been approved. The information about drone restrictions in Forest Preserve lands is accurate and supported by official sources.

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https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/guidance-and-policy-documents/drone-use-on-dec-managed-lands

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Field	Before	After
Rule category	Ground	Air
Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Both commercial and hobbyist use of drones on Forest Preserve lands is prohibited by 6 NYCRR 196.8 in areas classified as: Wilderness Primitive Primitive Bicycle Corridors Canoe Areas
Mapped shapes	—	786e0f68-e4f7-4987-8e1d-6dc0e8ee8545

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## Both commercial and hobbyist use of drones on Forest Preserve lands is prohibited by 6 NYCRR 196.8 in areas classified as:

- Wilderness
- Primitive
- Primitive Bicycle Corridors
- Canoe Areas

This area is classified as: "Wilderness" by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA)

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+ ## Both commercial and hobbyist use of drones on Forest Preserve lands is prohibited by 6 NYCRR 196.8 in areas classified as:
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+ - Wilderness
+ - Primitive
+ - Primitive Bicycle Corridors
+ - Canoe Areas
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+ This area is classified as: "Wilderness" by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA)