Restricted areas, airspace rules, park regulations. 2 state-level rules for Maine, each linked to its official government source.
Maine follows FAA rules. Acadia National Park PROHIBITS drones.
Maine follows FAA regulations. Acadia National Park PROHIBITS all drone use. State parks generally allow drones with restrictions. Cannot use drones for surveillance of people. Baxter State Park may have additional restrictions. Coastal areas may restrict drones during seabird nesting season.
Maine state parks: Drone use is prohibited by default without a Special Activity Permit or law-enforcement oversight from the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
DRONES IN MAINE STATE PARKS
GENERAL RULE
Maine: The general use of drones (UAS) is PROHIBITED in Maine State Parks, Historic Sites, and DACF Boat Launches without direct oversight of an approved law enforcement agency or the issuance of a Special Activity Permit from the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
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