Part 107 in Wyoming: Yellowstone and Wind
Yellowstone and Grand Teton prohibit drones, and Wyoming's high plains bring strong wind and high density altitude. How to plan a Part 107 flight there.
Wyoming's two most famous places, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, are national parks where drones are prohibited. Elsewhere, the state is high and windy: much of it sits above a mile in elevation, and strong wind is routine on open ground, both of which cut a small drone's margin.
This guide focuses on what makes flying in Wyoming different. State and local rules on privacy, trespass and parks still apply, and the Part 107 rules apply everywhere.
Can you fly in Yellowstone or Grand Teton?
Generally no. Under National Park Service Policy Memorandum 14-05, park superintendents use 36 CFR 1.5 to prohibit launching, landing or operating drones on park lands and waters, with limited exceptions; see the NPS policy. A Part 107 certificate does not change that.
How do elevation and wind change a flight?
High elevation reduces thrust and battery margin; the density altitude post explains why. Wind adds load and drains batteries on the upwind leg. §107.49 requires enough power for the intended flight, so plan shorter legs and start upwind.
What federal airspace matters most in Wyoming?
Most of Wyoming is Class E and G, with Class D at some airports. Check the sectional chart and get authorization through LAANC where required.
What this means for the exam
Wyoming-specific rules are not on the FAA knowledge test, which covers federal rules only. The federal topics here, airspace authorization, restricted areas, weather limits and performance, are.
Other states are compared in the state drone laws guide.
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