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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

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

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