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Drone Rules for Everglades National Park

Florida (FL) • United States
Florida, USA
Lat: 25.2866 • Lng: -80.8987
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Everglades National Park prohibits all drone operations under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Ramsar Wetland — protecting the largest tropical wilderness in the US.

Drone Rules - Everglades National Park

All drone operations are prohibited under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park's four UNESCO/international designations make wildlife disturbance protection a global priority.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Miami International (KMIA) Class B outer ring begins ~20 miles north
  • Homestead ARB (KHST) Class D lies on the north park boundary
  • Florida Keys Class E and G airspace extends south; Key West airport (KEYW) Class C
  • Park spans 1.5 million acres of sawgrass marsh, mangrove estuary, and Florida Bay

Key Rules

  • No drone operations within park boundaries including Florida Bay
  • Florida panther (ESA endangered) has 20-50% of population in and near Everglades
  • Cape Sable seaside sparrow (ESA endangered) nests in the marl prairies
  • American crocodile (ESA threatened) nests along Florida Bay shores

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