HotInfo: Drones and private aviation overflight

Unless prior permission has been obtained from the airspace management office, overflight of Edwards AFB and Plant 42 by personally owned drones is prohibited, and private aviation overflight of Plant 42 is only authorized when the airfield is not active. Unauthorized drones may be disabled, damaged, destroyed, seized, or confiscated, and unauthorized operators may be subject to criminal prosecution, fines, and loss of operator privileges. For more information, contact 412th Security Forces Squadron and/or the R-2515 Airspace Management Office. 

About R-2515 Airspace

Since 1942, the R-2515 airspace, an expansive 1,812-square-mile testing area, has played a central role in aviation history, witnessing achievements from breaking the sound barrier to the development of spacecraft. Under the command of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, R-2515 facilitates the testing of both current and future aerospace systems. Due to the hazardous nature of its Department of War operations, entry into R-2515 airspace is restricted and requires permission when active. 

Need more information?

Contact the R-2515 Airspace Management office. 

Email: 412OSS.R.2515@us.af.mil
Phone: 661-277-2515 | DSN 527-2515
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Closed all down days, weekends and federal holidays.