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Drone Rules for Massanutten Resort
Massanutten, Virginia (VA)
• United States
1822 Resort Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840, USA
Lat: 38.4067 • Lng: -78.7159
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Your proposed rule edit has been approved. The new rule reflects Massanutten Resort's official drone policy, which prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones without prior written authorization from the resort. This includes drones used for photography, filming, or any media purposes within or above the resort boundaries. Violations may result in suspension of resort privileges, confiscation of drone equipment, and potential legal consequences. For questions or to seek prior authorization, please contact Massanutten Security at 540.289.4054.
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- https://www.massresort.com/explore/pre-arrival-info/resort-rules-and-regulations/ — Official regulation pages
- https://www.massresort.com/upload/photos/page_43_massanutten_resort_drone_policy.pdf — Official regulation pages
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| Rule category | Ground | Air |
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Massanutten Resort prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by anyone – including recreational users and hobbyists – without the prior written authorization from the Resort. This prohibition includes drones used for photographing, filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within Massanutten Resort boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones launched or operated from Resort property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by federal and state laws, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, and local law enforcement, as well as those policies separately established by this Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability. Any violation of this policy may involve suspension of your resort privileges, as well as confiscation of any drone equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including, but not limited to, damages for violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries or property damage, as well as regulatory fines and legal fees. Please contact Massanutten Security at [540.289.4054](tel://5402894054) if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any aerial drones.
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+ Massanutten Resort prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial + systems, or drones, by anyone – including recreational users and hobbyists – without the prior + written authorization from the Resort. This prohibition includes drones used for photographing, + filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within + Massanutten Resort boundaries. This prohibition on drone operations or use extends to any drones + launched or operated from Resort property, as well as drones launched from private property + outside of the Resort boundaries. + Any authorized operation of aerial drones may be governed by federal and state laws, Federal + Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, and local law enforcement, as well as those + policies separately established by this Resort, which may include certification, training, insurance + coverage, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability. Any violation of + this policy may involve suspension of your resort privileges, as well as confiscation of any drone + equipment, and may subject violators to any damages, including, but not limited to, damages for + violations of privacy and/or physical or personal injuries or property damage, as well as regulatory + fines and legal fees. + Please contact Massanutten Security at [540.289.4054](tel://5402894054) if you have any questions or if you seek + prior authorization to operate any aerial drones.