Drone Rules in Las Cruces, NM (2026)
2 verified drone rules for Las Cruces, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
Las Cruces has no local recreational drone ordinance; FAA rules govern. Register drones over 0.55 lbs, pass the TRUST test, fly below 400 feet, and avoid Las Cruces International Airport and nearby restricted military airspace.
Las Cruces Recreational Drone Rules
Some RestrictionsCommercial Drones
Commercial drone operators in Las Cruces need an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; the city has no separate drone permit. LAANC authorization is required in the controlled airspace around Las Cruces International Airport.