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Drone Rules for Arches National Park
Grand County, Utah (UT)
• United States
Utah, USA
Lat: 38.7328 • Lng: -109.575
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May 30, 2026 11:34 AM
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• Added NPS 36 CFR 1.5 drone prohibition for Arches NP with 2,000+ sandstone arches, Peregrine falcon MBTA protection, and Moab Class D context.
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Your proposed edit detailing the drone prohibition in Arches National Park has been approved. This aligns with National Park Service regulations, which prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft in the park to protect public safety, minimize visitor-use conflicts, and prevent unacceptable impacts to scenic values, natural soundscapes, and wildlife. The added context regarding the park's unique features and visitor statistics enhances understanding of the area’s drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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| Summary | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Crater Lake National Park under NPS regulations. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. | Arches National Park prohibits all drone operations under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park protects over 2,000 natural sandstone arches and sees over 1.5 million visitors annually; drone noise and disturbance violates the park's tranquility mandate. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit - Wilderness: ❌ Crater Lake Wilderness absolute motorized ban ## Geographic Boundaries Crater Lake National Park is located in Klamath County, Oregon. - Total area: ~183,224 acres - Coordinates: 42.9446° N, 122.1090° W - Includes Crater Lake (deepest lake in U.S. — 1,943 ft), Wizard Island, Rim Drive, and Pinnacles - Nearest city: Klamath Falls, OR (~57 miles south) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — absolute motorized ban - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - Wilderness Act: fines up to $5,000 + 6 months imprisonment - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - NPS Special Use Permit required - Scientific research with NPS-approved research permit Submit requests to: Crater Lake NP Superintendent, Rim Village, Crater Lake, OR 97604
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## Drone Rules - Arches National Park **All drone launches, landings, and operations are prohibited** under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. No exceptions for recreational, commercial, or scientific use without a Special Use Permit. ### Airspace / Site Context - Canyonlands Field Airport (KCNY) Class D lies ~15 miles west near Moab - Park elevation 4,085-5,653 ft MSL; thin air affects drone performance - Over 2,000 documented sandstone arches including Delicate Arch (65 ft tall) - Desert bighorn sheep, Utah prairie dog, and peregrine falcon nest in the park ### Key Rules - No drone launches, landings, or operations anywhere in the park - Peregrine falcon (delisted but protected under MBTA) nests on cliffs; disturbance prohibited - High visitor density means drone incidents attract immediate ranger attention - Adjacent Bureau of Land Management lands have different rules but park boundaries are enforced ### Source - NPS Arches: https://www.nps.gov/arch
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- - Wilderness: ❌ Crater Lake Wilderness absolute motorized ban - Wizard Island, Rim Drive, and Pinnacles - - Nearest city: Klamath Falls, OR (~57 miles south) - - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations - - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park - - Wilderness Act: fines up to $5,000 + 6 months imprisonment - - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - - Equipment confiscation by park rangers - ## Special Permissions - - NPS Special Use Permit required - - Scientific research with NPS-approved research permit - Submit requests to: Crater Lake NP Superintendent, - Rim Village, Crater Lake, OR 97604
May 29, 2026 1:20 AM
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• Added drone restriction profile for Crater Lake National Park based on NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05, 36 CFR § 1.5, Wilderness Act, and FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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- https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
- https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Crater Lake National Park. No exceptions without written superintendent approval.
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| Summary | United States National Parks are restricted from taking off, landing, or controlling a drone within the park to those with permission. Which is rare to receive. | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Crater Lake National Park under NPS regulations. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. |
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## This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit - Wilderness: ❌ Crater Lake Wilderness absolute motorized ban ## Geographic Boundaries Crater Lake National Park is located in Klamath County, Oregon. - Total area: ~183,224 acres - Coordinates: 42.9446° N, 122.1090° W - Includes Crater Lake (deepest lake in U.S. — 1,943 ft), Wizard Island, Rim Drive, and Pinnacles - Nearest city: Klamath Falls, OR (~57 miles south) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — absolute motorized ban - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - Wilderness Act: fines up to $5,000 + 6 months imprisonment - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - NPS Special Use Permit required - Scientific research with NPS-approved research permit Submit requests to: Crater Lake NP Superintendent, Rim Village, Crater Lake, OR 97604
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+ - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit + - Wilderness: ❌ Crater Lake Wilderness absolute motorized ban + + ## Geographic Boundaries + Crater Lake National Park is located in Klamath County, Oregon. + - Total area: ~183,224 acres + - Coordinates: 42.9446° N, 122.1090° W + - Includes Crater Lake (deepest lake in U.S. — 1,943 ft), + Wizard Island, Rim Drive, and Pinnacles + - Nearest city: Klamath Falls, OR (~57 miles south) + + ## Regulations + - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units + - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority + - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval + - Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. § 1131) — absolute motorized ban + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations + - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park + + ## Penalties + - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation + - Wilderness Act: fines up to $5,000 + 6 months imprisonment + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by park rangers + - NPS Special Use Permit required + - Scientific research with NPS-approved research permit + Submit requests to: Crater Lake NP Superintendent, + Rim Village, Crater Lake, OR 97604
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| Summary | Drones are not permitted in Arches National Park. NPS closure order bans all recreational drone flights. | United States National Parks are restricted from taking off, landing, or controlling a drone within the park to those with permission. Which is rare to receive. |
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## Drone Rules - Arches National Park **Drone flights are prohibited** in Arches National Park. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone flights within the park - Commercial drone use requires a Special Use Permit - Fragile sandstone arches and high visitor traffic make drone use particularly disruptive ### Source - Arches Things to Know: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
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## This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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+ This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. - - ### Key Rules - - No recreational drone flights within the park - - Commercial drone use requires a Special Use Permit - - Fragile sandstone arches and high visitor traffic make drone use particularly disruptive - - ### Source - - Arches Things to Know: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm -
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| Summary | — | United States National Parks are restricted from taking off, landing, or controlling a drone within the park to those with permission. Which is rare to receive. |
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## This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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+ ## + This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. + + https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm