3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Clark County, Nevada.
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Recreational drones in Clark County must comply with FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and the FAA recreational exception. Flight over Clark County parks is generally prohibited. Las Vegas airspace and the Strip are heavily restricted. Registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds.
Commercial drones in Clark County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Class B airspace covers most of the Las Vegas Valley, requiring LAANC authorization. The Las Vegas Strip corridor and Nellis AFB airspace are heavily restricted. Local property permissions also apply.
FAA — Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators (14 CFR Part 107, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems; § 107.205 Waivable Sections)
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 ...
Drone operations are prohibited in all Clark County Parks unless flown in a designated drone-approved park, by special-use permit, or with written permission of the Parks & Recreation Director. As of February 2026, Clark County expanded its list of drone-permitted parks from 8 to 28 following a campaign by local drone hobbyists. Operations must still comply with FAA Part 107 and NRS 493.109's 5-mile airport buffer rule.
NRS 493.103 and NRS 493.109 — Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Trespass Action and Operation Near Critical Facilities or Airports (Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 493: Aeronautics)
NRS 493.103 Unmanned aerial vehicles: Action for trespass against owner or operator; exceptions; award of treble damages for injury to person or property; award of attorney's fees and costs and injunctive relief. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who owns or lawfully occupies real property in this State may bring an action for trespass against the owner or operator of an...
4 cities in Clark County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
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