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Drone Rules for Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

East Cheney, Washington (wa) • United States
26010 S Smith Rd, Cheney, WA 99004, USA
Lat: 47.4158 • Lng: -117.533
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited at Turnbull NWR per USFWS regulations. Channeled Scablands wetland complex is protected.

Drone Rules - Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

Drone use is prohibited at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within refuge boundaries
  • Research use requires a Special Use Permit
  • The Channeled Scablands potholes support nesting Canada geese, sandhill cranes, and over 100 breeding bird species

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