littlezavasaurus
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Am I the only one who doesn't think he was trying to be a dick?
Anyway to answer your question, you don't need a permit to fly in a national forest. They are banned in National Parks, however national forests allow it under these conditions:
Individuals and organizations may fly UAS for hobby or recreational purposes in compliance with the Special Rule for Model Aircraft
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(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” as such they cannot take off from, land in, or be operated from congressionally designated Wilderness Areas.**
UAS are not permitted to fly in areas that have “Temporary Flight Restrictions” (TFR) in place.* You can search the FAA website for current TFRs by clicking here
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Never fly your UAS over or in close proximity to any fire operation (wildfire or prescribed). *UAS flights over fire operations disrupt aerial firefighting operations and create hazardous situations. *
The Forest Service regularly flies aircraft at low altitudes to perform natural resource management. It is the UAS Operator’s responsibility to be aware of these flights and take the steps necessary to avoid them. Contact the local Ranger District Office or the FAA for scheduled flights in the area.* ****
