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Drone Rules for Joshua Tree National Park

California (CA) • United States
California, USA
Lat: 33.8734 • Lng: -115.901

Rules Edit History: Joshua Tree National Park

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May 20, 2026 4:27 PM Approved • Manual admin rule: Initial
Author: jaystechvault (5221)
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Associated place id ChIJe6hluYWP2oAR4p3rOqftdxk
Associated place/name Joshua Tree National Park
Associated address California, 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