Drone Rules in Dallas County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Dallas County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dallas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recreational Drones

FAA regulations govern recreational drone use. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 preempts local drone ordinances. Counties cannot create separate drone rules. FAA TRUST test required. Standard FAA rules apply.

Unincorporated Dallas County Recreational Drones

Few Restrictions

Tex. Gov't Code Sec. 423.009(b),(c) — State Preemption of Local Drone Rules

Sec. 423.009. REGULATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. (a) In this section: (1) "Political subdivision" includes a county, a joint board created under Section 22.074, Transportation Code, and a municipality ... (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 u...

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