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Drone Rules in Cedar Hill, TX (2026)

2 verified drone rules for Cedar Hill, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Recreational Drones

Cedar Hill defers to FAA Part 107 and Texas Government Code Chapter 423 for recreational drones; no city park flights without permission and no surveillance over private property.

Cedar Hill Recreational Drone Rules

Some Restrictions

Tex. Government Code Sec. 423.003

Sec. 423.003. OFFENSE: ILLEGAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TO CAPTURE IMAGE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person uses an unmanned aircraft to capture an image of an individual or privately owned real property in this state with the intent to conduct surveillance on the individual or property captured in the image. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) It is a de...

Commercial Drones

Commercial drone work in Cedar Hill requires FAA Part 107 certification; city film/event permits apply for organized shoots, and TX Ch. 423 limits aerial imaging.

Cedar Hill Commercial Drone Operations

Some Restrictions

FAA Part 107 - Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators

The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet. If you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can...

Looking for Dallas County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Cedar Hill city rules.

Drone Rules in Dallas County