US Forest Service Recreational Drone Policy

US Forest Service Recreational Drone Policy

The following tips are for responsible, hobby or recreational use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “Drones” on National Forest System Lands.  United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service July 2015 https://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems/responsible-use US Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems or "Drones" Policy-PDF Know Where To Fly Individuals and organizations may fly UAS for hobby or recreational purposes in compliance with the http://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/ (Section 336 of Public Law 112-95). UAS must be flown below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles. UAS are considered to be both “motorized equipment” and “mechanical transport” and, as such, they cannot take off from, land in, or…
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