I already provided the black/white regulation that prevents drone flying in ANY Wilderness. There are no motorized anythings allowed in ANY Wilderness.
Seriously?
First, you are completely misstating what you yourself have linked to. The only mention was "motorized vehicles". You then claim this states "motorized equipment" in an effort to get it to seem like drones are banned:
Are motor vehicles allowed in wilderness?
No. The Wilderness Act generally prohibits the use of
motor vehicles in wilderness. The law contains special provisions for
motor vehicle use when required in emergencies or as necessary for the administration of the area.
Motor vehicles may also be permitted for special uses such as access to a private inholding, to support grazing, or to exercise valid existing rights.
So, no... you've never provided any information to even indicate that drones are not allowed. But again, I've shown that the US Forest Service manages wilderness areas and that they _specifically_ state they only apply FAA regulations to drone use.
Flying in UT State Parks & Bonneville Salt Flats
"Drones are "motor vehicles". Feel free to call your nearest BLM office for clarification if you don't want to take my word for it."
We can simply look at their own documents for more information:
https://www.blm.gov/style/medialib/blm/mt/blm_programs/recreation.Par.40376.File.dat/Rules and Regulations.pdf
"The following addresses the most commonly asked questions regarding public lands administered by the BLM in the Montana/Dakotas.
Motor Vehicles Remember, it is your responsibility to know where, when, and by what means (motorcycle, ATV, etc.) you may travel on public lands. Your cooperation keeps roads and trails open. Except in special designated areas, it is prohibited to:
Operate motor vehicles off established roads and trails.
Drive cross-country and/or hill climb.
Make new roads/trails.
Operate motor vehicles in a reckless or negligent manner.
Cause any environmental damage.
Operate ANY motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate motor vehicles without proper head and tail lights at night.
Violate any state vehicle laws."
https://www.blm.gov/style/medialib/blm/wy/information/docs.Par.1305.File.dat/publicaccess.pdf
"Motor vehicle use is restricted to established roads. Established roads as defined by the Board, means any roads or trails which have been graded or constructed to carry vehicular traffic, or on which repeated vehicular traffic has created well defined tracks. The Board may close specific State land roads and areas to public use on a permanent, temporary, or seasonal basis
For an agency that does not allow motorized vehicles on their land... they seem to have a lot of rules on how motorized vehicles can be used on their land.
I can go on and on with BLM's own information that motorized vehicle's can be used on land managed by the BLM. As I've stated, wilderness areas have _TONS_ of roads on them.
Also:
"
Does BLM manage wilderness differently from other agencies?
No. Wilderness management is essentially the same from agency to agency, though each agency has its own specific laws and policies for resource management. All agencies respond to the same congressional direction from the Wilderness Act. Differences include the National Park Service prohibiting grazing in its Wilderness Areas, but this is because national parks normally do not allow these activities."
and, I'll add this:
FAQ Wilderness Areas
"Wilderness areas are managed by four federal agencies: the Bureau of Land Management, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service, and the National Park Service."
As mentioned, I've already linked to the Forest Service's position on drone use (only limited by FAA regulations), we know the NPS does not allow drones, we don't really care about FWS and we are back to BLM. But that is it for management of wildlife areas.
You specifically mention Indian Peaks wilderness as a place where drones cannot be used. However, that area is managed by the US Forest Service and I've provided a link to their own information which _specifically_ states they only apply FAA regulations to the use of drones.
The only support you've provided is that motor vehicles are banned (which is clearly incorrect) and that the BLM considers a drone a "motor vehicle" which you don't provide any support for (which is also clearly incorrect).
So here is what we know for a fact:
The NFS manages wilderness areas. They specifically state that they don't apply any of their own limitations on drones, only what the FAA applies. So clearly drones can be used in wilderness areas. You then appear to rely on changing "motor vehicle" to "motor equipment" and
claim that BLM considers drones "motor vehicle" and motor vehicle's cannot be used on BLM managed land. However, you offer no confirmation of this and I've posted tons of information right from the BLM showing that motor vehicle's can be used on the land they manage, which includes wilderness areas. There has been no documentation given that shows drones are prohibited in all wilderness areas as claimed (only information/documentation to the contrary).
My only issue is that people who read this thread have the correct information. I've provided a
ton of support on my view. I feel that people now have enough information to make up their own minds.