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Drone Rules in Laredo, TX (2026)

1 verified drone rules for Laredo, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Commercial Drones

Commercial drone operators in Laredo must hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and follow all federal operating rules. LRD Class D airspace requires LAANC or manual ATC authorization. Flights near the border require heightened awareness of federal TFRs and CBP airspace.

Drones: Commercial Drones

Few Restrictions

Texas Government Code Sec. 423.003, 423.0045, 423.0046 (Unmanned Aircraft Offenses)

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. ... Sec. 423.0...