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Drone Rules for George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Colonial Beach, Virginia (VA) • United States
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Colonial Beach, VA 22443, USA
Lat: 38.1839 • Lng: -76.9202
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited at George Washington Birthplace National Monument per NPS policy.

Drone Rules - George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Drone use is prohibited at George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within the monument
  • Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
  • The Potomac River tidewater plantation where Washington was born in 1732 is a solemn memorial

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Rule sources
  • https://www.nps.gov/gewa/planyourvisit/unmanned-aircraft.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within George Washington Birthplace NM. Washington D.C. SFRA under 14 CFR § 93.335 adds military intercept risk and TSA security clearance requirements for all UAS operations within 60 NM of DCA.
  • https://www.nps.gov/gewa/planyourvisit/rules.htm — NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 and 36 CFR § 1.5 prohibit all drone operations within George Washington Birthplace NM. Washington D.C. SFRA under 14 CFR § 93.335 adds military intercept risk and TSA security clearance requirements for all UAS operations within 60 NM of DCA.
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