You can not fly with any UAS in a national park unless you got your P.107/Drone Pilot license, a permit and a waiver from the FAA. Other than that, without the waiver and permit you can NOT fly in a national park at all.
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Drones are prohibited in US national parks unless a permit is granted by the National Park Service for their operation. Permits are not issued for recreational purposes but restricted to research and scientific purposes or official use such as in search and rescue or wildlife management to conduct counts, etc.
Unfortunately, you cannot put your plan into action. National Parks were classified as “no drone” zones in 2014. And flying here means stiff penalties. For drone pilots, this is a huge missed opportunity — the NPS controls some 417 parks, 23 trails, and 60 rivers.
No drones in Yellowstone National Park.This means that area visitors are prohibited from using drones once they enter the park gate. The U.S. Forest Service prohibits drone use in wilderness areas, but allows drone use on general forest lands.
Use of remote-controlled equipment (including but not limited to helicopters, drones, and other aircraft-based equipment) within Zion National Park is prohibited. For more information visit the NPS Unmanned Aircraft webpage.
Yes, you can fly drones in a national forest and national grassland. The U.S. Forest Service does not prohibit flying drones over much of its lands. There are a handful of exceptions which we have outlined below. But for the most part, you can fly drones in any national forest and grassland.
If you fly a drone in an NPS-administered park, you risk interfering with the flora and fauna of the location. You can also disturb park visitors, hikers, bikers, camping tourists, etc. Drone pilots caught breaking the rules will be fined $5,000 and risk up to six months in jail.
For a safe and enjoyable visit, please know these park regulations and safety advisories. For more regulations see Grand Teton Superintendents Compendium and Code of Federal Regualtions above. Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft, such as a drone, is prohibited.
For one thing, it's potentially threatening to wildlife. In Yosemite, sensitive peregrine falcon nesting areas on cliff walls have been disturbed. Also, drones can be very noisy, interfering with the natural sounds of the park and impairing the experience of other visitors.