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Drone Rules for Wind Cave National Park

Custer County, South Dakota (SD) • United States
South Dakota, USA
Lat: 43.5724 • Lng: -103.442

Rules Edit History: Wind Cave National Park

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May 20, 2026 4:54 PM Approved • Manual admin rule: Initial
Author: jaystechvault (5221)
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Associated place id ChIJc9VWJGjWfIcRf6VZJY9Q7Tk
Associated place/name Wind Cave National Park
Associated address South Dakota, 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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