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Flying a Drone in Paradise? French Polynesia Drone Laws 2025 – Avoid Huge Fines with These 9 Rules

Flying a Drone in Paradise? French Polynesia Drone Laws 2025 – Avoid Huge Fines with These 9 Rules

Key Facts Overview of Current Drone Regulations in French Polynesia French Polynesia, while a remote paradise, enforces drone laws as strictly as mainland France. In fact, since late 2020 the European Union drone regulations (adopted by France) also apply in French Polynesia seac.pf. This framework classifies drone operations by risk level instead of by hobby or commercial status. The two main categories are: In practice, French Polynesia treats drone flying very carefully due to its unique environment (small islands with airports, tourism concerns, etc.). The default rule is that drone flights are allowed only in low-risk conditions. If you want
25 September 2025
Grand Canyon Drone Laws 2025: Don’t Risk a $5,000 Fine at America’s Canyon

Grand Canyon Drone Laws 2025: Don’t Risk a $5,000 Fine at America’s Canyon

Federal and NPS Drone Regulations in Grand Canyon National Park Absolute prohibition inside the park – Grand Canyon National Park falls under a nationwide NPS policy (Policy Memorandum 14-05) that bans drones in all national parks uavcoach.com. Specifically, 36 CFR §1.5 – the regulation empowering park superintendents to enact closures – is used to bar “launching, landing, or operating” any unmanned aircraft on NPS lands and waters uavcoach.com. This rule has been in effect since June 2014 and remains in force as of 2025 nps.gov. In practical terms, you cannot fly a drone anywhere inside Grand Canyon National Park, whether
13 September 2025
Yosemite Drone Laws Exposed: Strict Bans, Hefty Fines, and Where You Can Still Fly Legally

Yosemite Drone Laws Exposed: Strict Bans, Hefty Fines, and Where You Can Still Fly Legally

Federal Drone Laws and FAA Regulations (Nationwide Rules) U.S. federal law heavily regulates drone operations nationwide under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These rules apply everywhere in the country, including areas around Yosemite (and even in the park, though park-specific bans add extra restrictions). Key federal drone laws include: In summary, federal law (FAA) requires you to register and tag your drone (if over 250 g), follow safety rules like altitude limits and line-of-sight, and get licensed for commercial operations. These nationwide rules apply everywhere you fly in the U.S. – but they are just the baseline. Local laws and regulations
12 September 2025
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