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Drone Rules for Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Keystone, South Dakota (SD) • United States
Keystone, SD 57751, USA
Lat: 43.8804 • Lng: -103.454
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 27, 2026
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Drones are prohibited at Mount Rushmore National Memorial per NPS policy and security restrictions.

Drone Rules - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Drone flights are strictly prohibited at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Key Rules

  • No drone flights over the memorial, parking areas, or surrounding Black Hills NPS land
  • Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit
  • Security considerations and air traffic over the presidential faces make this a strict no-fly zone

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