Best Places to Fly
Your Drone in Billings

The offroad biking area south of Billings offers an agrressive terrains that appeals not just to dirt bikers, but also to hikers and mountain bikers. The wide open area right beside the Yellowstone River is also a prime spot for drone flight. You can also offer to take action shots of the bikers in the area – there’s a good chance that they would be up for it.

Just over a small hill in downtown Billings is Two Moon Park. This park is situated right beside the river and feels more natural than man-made with its unpaved trails. Two Moon Park is rarely crowded, making it a great spot for spontaneous drone flight missions.

With nearly three miles of riverfront, the John H. Dover Memorial Park is the best spot to fly your drones if you want to capture images of the Yellowstone River. Flying over land is also possible with its wide open fields and long walking trails.

The Acton Recreation Area north of Billings offers 3800 acres of diverse terrain. With hills, flatlands, open fields, and thick forests, drone pilots have a huge selection of interesting takeoff points for flight. Just make sure to pack your sun hood and some water – it’s a pretty long drive out here.

A relatively small park close to downtown Billings, Coulson Park is a more accessible spot for flying your drone over the Yellowstone riverfront. There’s plenty of trees here if you prefer having shade over you while flying a drone. The industrial area right beside Coulson Park somewhat disrupts its serenity as a nature spot, but makes for some unique photo compositions.

The Moss Mansion easily stands out in central Billings because of its beautiful garden and characteristic reddish-brown exterior. While a tour of the museum is highly recommended, you can also spend a few minutes taking photos of the house and its surroundings with a drone. Take note that this is private property and we strongly recommend asking for permission before flying your drone.