Drone Rules in Dallas, TX (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Dallas, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Recreational Drones
Dallas permits recreational drone flight under federal FAA rules with park restrictions. Pilots must register drones over 0.55 lbs ($5/3 years), pass TRUST, fly under 400 feet AGL within line of sight. Dallas Park & Recreation prohibits drone takeoff or landing in city parks without a permit. Texas Code Ch. 423 limits aerial photography of private property.
Dallas Recreational Drone Rules
Few RestrictionsTexas Government Code Chapter 423 - Use of Unmanned Aircraft
Sec. 423.002. NONAPPLICABILITY. (a) It is lawful to capture an image using an unmanned aircraft in this state:(1) for the purpose of professional or scholarly research and development or for another academic purpose by a person acting on behalf of an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Educati...
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