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Drone Rules for Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

Stanton, Tennessee (TN) • United States
TN-76, Stanton, TN 38069, USA
Lat: 35.4983 • Lng: -89.2631
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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USFWS prohibits drones on Hatchie NWR. The refuge protects the last undisturbed stretch of bottomland hardwood along the Hatchie River -- one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley.

Drone Rules - Hatchie NWR, Tennessee

Drones are prohibited under USFWS Director's Order 210.

Airspace / Site Context

  • 11,556-acre refuge; the Hatchie River corridor has never been channelized -- the last free-flowing stretch in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
  • Pileated woodpecker, prothonotary warbler, and Swainson's warbler are breeding species in the old-growth bottomland
  • Memphis International (MEM) Class B outer ring: check if western Lauderdale County portions of the refuge fall inside the 30 NM Mode C veil

Key Rules

  • Prothonotary warbler nesting (April-July): nest box monitoring program -- USFWS field technicians are active on the trails during nesting season
  • MEM Class B Mode C veil: Part 107 certification required for any commercial drone flight within 30 NM of MEM
  • USFWS Special Use Permit required; permits go to USFWS Hatchie NWR manager

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