Recreational Drones: Flower Mound vs Lewisville

Can I fly a drone recreationally in Flower Mound?

Yes, but you must obtain LAANC authorization because Flower Mound is within DFW Class B airspace. You also need to pass the free TRUST safety test and register your drone with the FAA if it weighs over 0.55 pounds. Check the LAANC grid for your specific location's altitude ceiling.

Can I fly my drone over my neighbor's property?

Texas Government Code Chapter 423 prohibits using a drone to capture images of private property for surveillance purposes without consent. Casual flyovers without surveillance intent may not violate the law, but intentionally photographing a neighbor's property or people on it can be charged as a misdemeanor.

Can I fly a drone in Flower Mound parks?

Launching or landing drones in town parks requires prior written approval from the Parks and Recreation Department. Unauthorized drone use in parks may result in a park use citation.

Do I need authorization to fly a drone in Lewisville?

Yes. Lewisville is within the DFW Class B airspace. You must obtain LAANC authorization through an FAA-approved app before every flight. You also need to pass the TRUST recreational safety test.

Can I fly a drone over my neighbors property in Lewisville?

Texas Government Code Chapter 423 prohibits using a drone to capture images of private property or individuals with the intent to conduct surveillance without consent. Casual flyovers that do not involve surveillance may be permissible, but recording images of a neighbors yard could violate state law.

Can Lewisville ban drone flights?

Texas Government Code Section 423.009 limits municipal authority to regulate drones. Cities cannot adopt regulations on drone operations that are more restrictive than state or federal law, with limited exceptions for city-owned property.