Drone Rules for Fleet

Norfolk, Virginia (VA) • United States

Fleet, Norfolk, VA 23511, USA

Lat: 36.945 • Lng: -76.3134

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May 30, 2026 9:34 AM Approved • Added Navy drone prohibition for Naval Station Norfolk, world's largest naval base, with P-40 NSA, nuclear carrier context, and 18 USC 795 photography ban.

Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)

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Your proposed edit detailing the drone prohibition at Naval Station Norfolk has been approved. This aligns with Department of Defense regulations prohibiting drone operations within military installations. The added context regarding the base's status as the world's largest naval base, the P-40 National Security Area, and the 18 U.S.C. § 795 photography ban 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.cnic.navy.mil/norfolk

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Summary	—	Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval base and a critical national security installation. All UAS operations are strictly prohibited; the base supports carrier strike groups and nuclear-powered submarines.
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## Drone Rules - Naval Station Norfolk

**All UAS operations are prohibited** within Naval Station Norfolk (KNGU) and adjacent waters. Photography of naval vessels and aircraft from UAS is a federal crime.

### Airspace / Site Context
- Norfolk International Airport (KORF) Class C airspace adjacent; Norfolk Class B (KORV) overhead
- Naval Station hosts up to 75 ships including nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
- P-40 National Security Area overlies portions of the Hampton Roads naval complex
- F/A-18 carrier air wings operate from NAS Oceana (KNTU) 10 miles east

### Key Rules
- No UAS within NSA boundaries; immediate security response to violations
- Photography of carrier flight decks, weapon systems, or submarine piers is prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 795
- Norfolk LAANC required for Part 107 operations in the Class C airspace
- Virginia Code 18.2-323.02 prohibits UAS over correctional, military, and critical facilities

### Source
- Naval Station Norfolk: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/norfolk

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+ ## Drone Rules - Naval Station Norfolk
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+ **All UAS operations are prohibited** within Naval Station Norfolk (KNGU) and adjacent waters. Photography of naval vessels and aircraft from UAS is a federal crime.
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+ ### Airspace / Site Context
+ - Norfolk International Airport (KORF) Class C airspace adjacent; Norfolk Class B (KORV) overhead
+ - Naval Station hosts up to 75 ships including nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
+ - P-40 National Security Area overlies portions of the Hampton Roads naval complex
+ - F/A-18 carrier air wings operate from NAS Oceana (KNTU) 10 miles east
+ 
+ ### Key Rules
+ - No UAS within NSA boundaries; immediate security response to violations
+ - Photography of carrier flight decks, weapon systems, or submarine piers is prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 795
+ - Norfolk LAANC required for Part 107 operations in the Class C airspace
+ - Virginia Code 18.2-323.02 prohibits UAS over correctional, military, and critical facilities
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+ ### Source
+ - Naval Station Norfolk: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/norfolk
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