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Drone Rules for Umatilla National Forest

Pendleton, Oregon (OR) • United States
72510 Coyote Rd, Pendleton, OR 97801, USA
Lat: 45.1946 • Lng: -118.667
Ground Not fully verified Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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USFS Umatilla NF spans the Oregon-Washington border in the Blue Mountains. The North Fork Umatilla Wilderness bans drones; the forest is adjacent to Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Drone Rules - Umatilla NF, Oregon/Washington

North Fork Umatilla Wilderness (20,144 acres) bans drones; the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) borders the northern forest.

Airspace / Site Context

  • CTUIR tribal land begins immediately north of the forest boundary near Pendleton; tribal government requires separate authorization for drone operations over reservation land
  • Pendleton Airport (PDT) Class D is ~15 NM north of the forest boundary
  • High fire risk in the Blue Mountains; annual TFRs June-October

Key Rules

  • Confirm you are on USFS land (not CTUIR) before launching near the Umatilla River corridor
  • Check fire TFR daily during summer; Blue Mountains fires are common
  • USFS Special Use Permit required for commercial operations in the forest

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