Drone Use
- Do not fly any drone or Unmanned Aircraft System when wildfire or prescribed fire operations are being conducted (43 CFR 9212.1(f)).
- Flying over trails, campgrounds, or other Forest user areas is prohibited.
- Drone use is prohibited from within Wilderness areas.
- Drone flights must occur during daylight hours, within line-of-sight of the pilot, and may not exceed 400' above ground level.
- You will need to provide:
- A completed Aviation Notice form
- A copy of the pilot's FAA certified pilot license
- The drone make and model
- The drone serial number
- Flying over trails, campgrounds, or other Forest user areas is prohibited.
- Find more information on the permit application for Commercial film and photography.