Can you fly a drone in Mammoth Lakes?

In most situations, its legal to fly a drone in areas within and around the Town of Mammoth Lakes municipal boundary (see map). The red area on the map is forest service land that is restricted and the blue ring on the right of the map us is restricted airspace for Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH).



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This includes any type of photography, including the use of drones. This state regulation prohibits the use of a drone within State Park wilderness areas, cultural preserves, and nature preserves. It is important to check the regulations of each State Park as they may have their own posted regulations.

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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.

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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.

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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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