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Drone Rules in Plano, TX (2026)

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

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Park Drone Restrictions

Plano requires a permit before launching or landing any aircraft, the ordinance's own list runs from hot air balloons to helicopters and is explicitly non-exhaustive, on park grounds, under Code of Ordinances § 15-4(a)(8). A companion clause, § 15-4(a)(9), requires a permit for model rockets, airplanes, gliders, boats, and vehicles. Neither clause names drones specifically, but the FAA classifies unmanned aircraft as aircraft.

Plano Requires a Permit for Park Aircraft Use

Significant Restrictions

Plano Code of Ordinances § 15-4(a)(8)-(9)

(8)Aircraft. Launch or land any aircraft, including, but not limited to, hot air balloons, airplanes, paraplanes, ultralights, helicopters, and gliders, on the grounds of a park or park facility without a permit.(9)Models. Launch or operate model rockets, model airplanes, model gliders, model boats or model vehicles, without a permit.

Looking for Collin County county-wide rules?

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

Drone Rules in Collin County