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Drone Rules in Little Elm, TX (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Recreational Drones

Recreational drone use in Little Elm is governed by FAA rules and Texas Government Code Chapter 423, which restricts surveillance over private property. DFW Class B airspace applies.

Recreational Drone Rules in Little Elm

Some Restrictions

Tex. Gov't Code Sec. 423.009

Sec. 423.009. REGULATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. ... (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a political subdivision may not adopt or enforce any ordinance, order, or other similar measure regarding the operation of an unmanned aircraft. (c) A political subdivision may adopt and enforce an ordinance, order, or other similar measure regarding: (1) the use of an unmanne...

Commercial Drones

Commercial drones in Little Elm require an FAA Part 107 certificate and must comply with TX Govt Code Chapter 423 privacy rules. DFW Class B airspace authorization is needed.

Commercial Drone Rules in Little Elm

Some Restrictions

14 CFR Part 107 - FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rule

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 y...

Looking for Denton County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Little Elm city rules.

Drone Rules in Denton County