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Drone Rules for Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad, New Mexico (NM) • United States
Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
Lat: 32.137 • Lng: -104.544

Rules Edit History: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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May 20, 2026 4:15 PM Approved • Manual admin rule: Initial
Author: jaystechvault (5221)
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Associated place id ChIJW9e4xBN544YRvbI7vfc91G4
Associated place/name Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Associated address Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
Restriction type Ground
Flight status Permission
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.
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+ https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm