Best Places to Fly
Your Drone in Rapid City

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Rapid City Drone Flying
Locations Map

1. Giant Prairie Dog Statue

43.821559, -101.90237

This is a roadside stop along highway 240. Please give in mind that this is private property.

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2. Dinosaur Park

940 Skyline Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States

This park might very well be the best place to fly in the city. There's a life-sized dinosaur replica that steals the show. This park is on a mountain top and it gives you sweeping views of the city.

3. Art Alley

599 7th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States

This part of Rapid City has eye-catching street art throughout it. Most of these alleys are not suitable places to fly given the nearby roads, powerlines, and other obstructions. But if you have the right skillset, you might be able to get a cool shot in the good spot. Just be aware that you might have to fly in ATTI mode if there's interferance which is a lot riskier.

Giant Prairie Dog Statue
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