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Flying UAS for Work/Business on National Forest System Lands


Individuals and organizations wanting to fly an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) on National Forest System Lands for work/business must meet FAA requirements. This includes news media and film and video production companies.

Please visit the FAA's website for more information about flying UAS.

Please contact the FAA or a Forest Service regional aviation officer for more information about flying a drones on over National Forest System lands.  

https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/aviation/uas/business