2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Denton County, Texas.
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Recreational drone operations in Denton County are governed primarily by FAA regulations and Texas Government Code Chapter 423, which restricts drone surveillance of private property. Denton County does not have a county-level drone ordinance. Recreational pilots must register drones over 0.55 pounds with the FAA, pass the TRUST recreational knowledge test, and follow FAA rules including 400-foot altitude limits and visual line-of-sight requirements. Significant portions of Denton County fall within DFW Class B airspace and Alliance Airport (AFW) Class D airspace, requiring LAANC authorization before flight.
Texas Government Code, Sec. 423.003, 423.0045
Sec. 423.003. OFFENSE: ILLEGAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TO CAPTURE IMAGE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person uses an unmanned aircraft to capture an image of an individual or privately owned real property in this state with the intent to conduct surveillance on the individual or property captured in the image. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Sec. 423.0045....
Commercial drone operations in Denton County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Denton County does not have a county-level commercial drone ordinance. Commercial pilots must comply with FAA Part 107 regulations including altitude limits, airspace authorizations, and operational restrictions. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 permits certain commercial uses including real estate photography, oil and gas pipeline inspection, and agricultural operations but restricts surveillance of private property. Much of Denton County falls within controlled airspace requiring LAANC authorization.
Texas Government Code, Sec. 423.009 (Regulation of Unmanned Aircraft by Political Subdivision)
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 unmanned airc...
4 cities in Denton 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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