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Drone Rules for Bryce Canyon National Park
Tropic, Utah (UT)
• United States
Utah, USA
Lat: 37.593 • Lng: -112.187
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May 30, 2026 11:38 AM
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• Added NPS 36 CFR 1.5 drone prohibition for Bryce Canyon NP with KBCE Class D adjacency, 9,115 ft altitude performance concern, and Peregrine falcon nesting.
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Your proposed edit detailing the drone prohibition in Bryce Canyon National Park has been approved. This aligns with National Park Service regulations, which prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft in the park to protect public safety, minimize visitor-use conflicts, and prevent unacceptable impacts to scenic values, natural soundscapes, and wildlife. The added context regarding the park's unique features enhances understanding of the area’s drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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- https://www.nps.gov/brca — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Bryce Canyon National Park. International Dark Sky Park designation adds additional nighttime airspace restrictions.
- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Bryce Canyon National Park. International Dark Sky Park designation adds additional nighttime airspace restrictions.
- https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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| Summary | Drone flights are prohibited throughout the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater area and all Bryce Canyon National Park lands. | 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. |
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## Drone Rules - Bryce Canyon Amphitheater **Drone use is prohibited** at Bryce Canyon Amphitheater and all Bryce Canyon National Park lands. ### Key Rules - No drone flights from Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, or Sunrise Point - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit - Thousands of hoodoos in the amphitheater and nesting Utah prairie dogs are strictly protected ### Source - Bryce Canyon NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
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## 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 ### Source - NPS Bryce Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/brca
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+ ### 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 + - Utah state law and park concessionaire rules reinforce federal prohibition ### Source
May 29, 2026 5:41 AM
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• Added NPS drone ban for Bryce Canyon Amphitheater with hoodoo and prairie dog context.
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- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Bryce Canyon National Park. International Dark Sky Park designation adds additional nighttime airspace restrictions.
- https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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| Summary | The Grand Staircase region including Bryce Canyon periphery has drone restrictions under NPS and BLM closure orders. | Drone flights are prohibited throughout the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater area and all Bryce Canyon National Park lands. |
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## Drone Rules - Grand Staircase Region **Drone use is restricted** throughout the Grand Staircase region. ### Key Rules - NPS prohibits drones in Bryce Canyon National Park - BLM prohibits drones in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Hoodoo geology, nesting California condors, and fragile soil crusts require aerial protection ### Source - BLM Grand Staircase: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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## Drone Rules - Bryce Canyon Amphitheater **Drone use is prohibited** at Bryce Canyon Amphitheater and all Bryce Canyon National Park lands. ### Key Rules - No drone flights from Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, or Sunrise Point - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit - Thousands of hoodoos in the amphitheater and nesting Utah prairie dogs are strictly protected ### Source - Bryce Canyon NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
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May 29, 2026 5:08 AM
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• Added combined NPS/BLM drone ban for Grand Staircase region with condor habitat context.
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| Summary | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Bryce Canyon National Park under NPS regulations. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. The park's iconic hoodoo amphitheaters and designation as an International Dark Sky Park create unique en | The Grand Staircase region including Bryce Canyon periphery has drone restrictions under NPS and BLM closure orders. |
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit - Dark Sky: ⚠️ International Dark Sky Park — light pollution restrictions ## Geographic Boundaries Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Garfield County, Utah. - Total area: ~35,835 acres - Coordinates: 37.5930° N, 112.1871° W - Includes Bryce Amphitheater, Rainbow Point (9,115 ft), Fairyland Canyon, and Mossy Cave - International Dark Sky Park designation - Nearest city: Panguitch, UT (~24 miles northwest) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval - MBTA (16 U.S.C. § 703) — Utah Prairie Dog and raptor habitat - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - MBTA: fines up to $15,000 + 6 months per bird disturbance - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - NPS Special Use Permit required - Night operations: additional Dark Sky Park restrictions apply Submit requests to: Bryce Canyon NP Superintendent, UT-63, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
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## Drone Rules - Grand Staircase Region **Drone use is restricted** throughout the Grand Staircase region. ### Key Rules - NPS prohibits drones in Bryce Canyon National Park - BLM prohibits drones in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Hoodoo geology, nesting California condors, and fragile soil crusts require aerial protection ### Source - BLM Grand Staircase: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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- - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit - - Dark Sky: ⚠️ International Dark Sky Park — light pollution restrictions - Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Garfield County, Utah. - - Total area: ~35,835 acres - - Coordinates: 37.5930° N, 112.1871° W - - Includes Bryce Amphitheater, Rainbow Point (9,115 ft), - Fairyland Canyon, and Mossy Cave - - International Dark Sky Park designation - - Nearest city: Panguitch, UT (~24 miles northwest) - - MBTA (16 U.S.C. § 703) — Utah Prairie Dog and raptor habitat - - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations - - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park - - MBTA: fines up to $15,000 + 6 months per bird disturbance - - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - - Equipment confiscation by park rangers - ## Special Permissions - - NPS Special Use Permit required - - Night operations: additional Dark Sky Park restrictions apply - Submit requests to: Bryce Canyon NP Superintendent, - UT-63, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
May 29, 2026 1:25 AM
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• Added drone restriction profile for Bryce Canyon National Park based on NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05, 36 CFR § 1.5, MBTA raptor habitat protections, and International Dark Sky Park nighttime airspace restrictions.
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- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within Bryce Canyon National Park. International Dark Sky Park designation adds additional nighttime airspace restrictions.
- https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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| Summary | The Grand Staircase region including Bryce Canyon periphery has drone restrictions under NPS and BLM closure orders. | Drone operations are strictly prohibited at Bryce Canyon National Park under NPS regulations. No recreational or commercial flights are permitted without an explicit Special Use Permit from the park superintendent. The park's iconic hoodoo amphitheaters and designation as an International Dark Sky Park create unique en |
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## Drone Rules - Grand Staircase Region **Drone use is restricted** throughout the Grand Staircase region. ### Key Rules - NPS prohibits drones in Bryce Canyon National Park - BLM prohibits drones in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Hoodoo geology, nesting California condors, and fragile soil crusts require aerial protection ### Source - BLM Grand Staircase: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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## Authorization Status - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit - Dark Sky: ⚠️ International Dark Sky Park — light pollution restrictions ## Geographic Boundaries Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Garfield County, Utah. - Total area: ~35,835 acres - Coordinates: 37.5930° N, 112.1871° W - Includes Bryce Amphitheater, Rainbow Point (9,115 ft), Fairyland Canyon, and Mossy Cave - International Dark Sky Park designation - Nearest city: Panguitch, UT (~24 miles northwest) ## Regulations - NPS Management Policies § 8.2.2 prohibits UAS in all NPS units - 36 CFR § 1.5 — Superintendent's closure authority - 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3) — Prohibits air delivery/retrieval - MBTA (16 U.S.C. § 703) — Utah Prairie Dog and raptor habitat - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park ## Penalties - NPS fines up to $5,000 per violation - MBTA: fines up to $15,000 + 6 months per bird disturbance - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day - Equipment confiscation by park rangers ## Special Permissions - NPS Special Use Permit required - Night operations: additional Dark Sky Park restrictions apply Submit requests to: Bryce Canyon NP Superintendent, UT-63, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
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+ - Recreational: ❌ 100% Banned + - Commercial (Part 107): ❌ Not allowed without NPS Special Use Permit + - Dark Sky: ⚠️ International Dark Sky Park — light pollution restrictions + Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Garfield County, Utah. + - Total area: ~35,835 acres + - Coordinates: 37.5930° N, 112.1871° W + - Includes Bryce Amphitheater, Rainbow Point (9,115 ft), + Fairyland Canyon, and Mossy Cave + - International Dark Sky Park designation + - Nearest city: Panguitch, UT (~24 miles northwest) + - MBTA (16 U.S.C. § 703) — Utah Prairie Dog and raptor habitat + - FAA 14 CFR Part 107 governs commercial operations + - Airspace: Class G; no controlled airspace over park + - MBTA: fines up to $15,000 + 6 months per bird disturbance + - FAA civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation per day + - Equipment confiscation by park rangers + ## Special Permissions + - NPS Special Use Permit required + - Night operations: additional Dark Sky Park restrictions apply + Submit requests to: Bryce Canyon NP Superintendent, + UT-63, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
May 28, 2026 1:19 AM
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• Added combined NPS/BLM drone ban for Grand Staircase region with condor habitat context.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations in the Grand Staircase region, including Bryce Canyon National Park, emphasizing the protection of its unique geological features and wildlife habitats.
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| Flight status | Permission | NoFly |
| Summary | United States National Parks are restricted from taking off, landing, or controlling a drone within the park to those with permission. Which is rare to receive. | The Grand Staircase region including Bryce Canyon periphery has drone restrictions under NPS and BLM closure orders. |
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## This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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## Drone Rules - Grand Staircase Region **Drone use is restricted** throughout the Grand Staircase region. ### Key Rules - NPS prohibits drones in Bryce Canyon National Park - BLM prohibits drones in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Hoodoo geology, nesting California condors, and fragile soil crusts require aerial protection ### Source - BLM Grand Staircase: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument
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+ **Drone use is restricted** throughout the Grand Staircase region. + + ### Key Rules + - NPS prohibits drones in Bryce Canyon National Park + - BLM prohibits drones in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument + - Hoodoo geology, nesting California condors, and fragile soil crusts require aerial protection + + ### Source + - BLM Grand Staircase: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument - https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
May 27, 2026 10:57 PM
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| Summary | Drones are prohibited in Bryce Canyon National Park per NPS closure order. No recreational use permitted. | United States National Parks are restricted from taking off, landing, or controlling a drone within the park to those with permission. Which is rare to receive. |
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## Drone Rules - Bryce Canyon National Park **Drone use is prohibited** throughout Bryce Canyon National Park. ### Key Rules - No recreational drone flights within park boundaries - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from park admin - The fragile hoodoo environment and wildlife make drones unwelcome ### Source - Bryce Canyon Things to Know: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm
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## This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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+ This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. - - ### Key Rules - - No recreational drone flights within park boundaries - - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from park admin - - The fragile hoodoo environment and wildlife make drones unwelcome - - ### Source - - Bryce Canyon Things to Know: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/things-to-know.htm -
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## This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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+ ## + This action applies to the launching, landing, and operation of uncrewed aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS. Jurisdiction by the NPS ends at the park boundary. The policy memorandum does not modify any requirement imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the use or operation of uncrewed aircraft in the National Airspace System. + + https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncrewed-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm