I am going to be visiting the St. George Utah area in a few months, and thought I'd check and see in advance what the chances are of Drone flights in the area. Yes, I know you can't do it in National Parks such as Zion which is in close proximity. But I thought I'd check out Snow Canyon which is North of St. George.
Checked on the Utah Parks and was happy to note that in some of the parks Drones are allowed, you just need a permit and don't do it in heavy times.
But Snow Canyon was interesting because of this that I had NOT seen before:
"Drone Use in Snow Canyon State Park Due to natural resource, safety, and privacy concerns Snow Canyon State Park prohibits the operation or use on or above State Park property of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public (including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists) without issuance of a Special Use Permit. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within the park boundaries. This prohibition extends to any devices launched or operated from State Park property, as well as any launched from private property outside of the State Park boundaries"
So according to this, you not only can't fly in the park, you can't launch OUTSIDE the park and fly in. I thought the air was regulated by the FAA and as long as you can fly in, you are ok. Or is this just government push back, and they can't really enforce it? Just wonderin.
Chip D - Omaha, Ne
Checked on the Utah Parks and was happy to note that in some of the parks Drones are allowed, you just need a permit and don't do it in heavy times.
But Snow Canyon was interesting because of this that I had NOT seen before:
"Drone Use in Snow Canyon State Park Due to natural resource, safety, and privacy concerns Snow Canyon State Park prohibits the operation or use on or above State Park property of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public (including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists) without issuance of a Special Use Permit. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within the park boundaries. This prohibition extends to any devices launched or operated from State Park property, as well as any launched from private property outside of the State Park boundaries"
So according to this, you not only can't fly in the park, you can't launch OUTSIDE the park and fly in. I thought the air was regulated by the FAA and as long as you can fly in, you are ok. Or is this just government push back, and they can't really enforce it? Just wonderin.
Chip D - Omaha, Ne