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Drone Rules for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Brecksville, Ohio (OH) • United States
Ohio, USA
Lat: 41.2808 • Lng: -81.5678
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park prohibits all drone operations under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park lies between Cleveland and Akron and is the most visited NPS unit in the Midwest, with over 3 million visitors annually.

Drone Rules - Cuyahoga Valley NP

All drone operations are prohibited under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park's location in the Cleveland-Akron metropolitan area creates high enforcement visibility.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Cleveland Hopkins International (KCLE) Class B outer ring is ~15 miles north
  • Akron-Canton Regional (KCAK) Class C lies ~10 miles south
  • Cuyahoga County Airport (KCGF) Class D lies ~10 miles north
  • Park spans 32,861 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron

Key Rules

  • No drone operations within park boundaries
  • Cleveland LAANC or Akron LAANC required for Part 107 operations in adjacent airspace
  • Bald eagle (BGEPA protected) nests along the Cuyahoga River within the park
  • Ohio state law prohibits drone operations over state and national park lands

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