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Drone Rules for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Alaska (AK) • United States
Alaska, USA
Lat: 60.9234 • Lng: -142.734

Rules Edit History: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

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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 ChIJK_UwKpOss1YRasgF0kXiiBU
Associated place/name Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Associated address Alaska, 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