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Drone Rules for Bryce Canyon National Park

Tropic, Utah (UT) • United States
Utah, USA
Lat: 37.593 • Lng: -112.187
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
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Bryce Canyon National Park prohibits all drone operations under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park's iconic hoodoo formations and high plateau elevation (8,000-9,100 ft) make it one of the most visually dramatic destinations in the US.

Drone Rules - Bryce Canyon National Park

All UAS operations are prohibited under NPS 36 CFR 1.5. The park protects 35,835 acres of hoodoo-filled amphitheaters on the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE) Class D lies ~5 miles SW of the rim
  • Park elevation 8,000-9,115 ft MSL; altitude significantly reduces drone lift and battery life
  • Bryce Canyon is one of the world's premier dark-sky parks; nighttime drone operations would disrupt stargazing
  • Peregrine falcon nests in canyon walls April-July

Key Rules

  • No drone launches, landings, or operations within the park boundary
  • Bryce Canyon Airport Class D requires LAANC coordination for flights in the vicinity
  • Peregrine falcon nesting sites have additional protective buffer from March-August
  • Utah state law and park concessionaire rules reinforce federal prohibition

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