Can I fly a drone at Biscayne National Park?
95% water — a Florida marine national park covering Biscayne Bay south of Miami. NPS drone ban applies on land and over the water within park boundaries.
Why drone pilots want to shoot here
The mangrove islands. Stiltsville. Shipwreck snorkel sites. Sunset over Biscayne Bay.
Where you CAN fly nearby
Adjacent USFS, BLM, and state-managed land that typically permits drone use with appropriate rules.
Miami-Dade Class G coastal areas
Outside park boundary. Subject to local rules and Class B/C airspace closer to Miami.
Florida Keys (Class G outside Key West Class D)
Mostly Class G outside the immediate Key West vicinity. Drone-friendly with general rules.
FAQ — Biscayne National Park
Can I fly drones over Biscayne Bay?
Within park boundaries, no. Adjacent Miami-Dade waters outside the park boundary are subject to general rules.
What about Stiltsville?
Stiltsville is inside Biscayne National Park. Drone ban applies.
Where can I fly nearby?
Florida Keys (further south) or Miami-Dade Class G areas outside the park boundary.
Other national parks
Park boundaries can be irregular. Verify the boundary of any alternative location before flying — adjacent USFS / BLM Wilderness areas have their own drone ban under different statute. Altoa is not the FAA or NPS.