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Drone Rules for Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Philip, South Dakota (SD)
• United States
24545 CottonWood Rd, Philip, SD 57567, USA
Lat: 43.8445 • Lng: -101.901
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are strictly prohibited at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Active nuclear facility restrictions apply.
Drone Rules - Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Drone flights are strictly prohibited at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.
Key Rules
- No drone flights within the security perimeter of any site unit
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
- The site preserves an intact Minuteman II ICBM launch facility; FAA prohibits all UAS within 400 feet of nuclear facilities
Source
- Minuteman Missile NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/mimi/planyourvisit/rules.htm