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Drone Rules for Five Ponds Wilderness

Wanakena, New York (ny) • United States
Lowville, NY 13367, USA
Lat: 44.0446 • Lng: -74.9325

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May 27, 2026 2:11 PM Approved • added park source and map, restricted wilderness area, and details on the restriction
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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
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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)