2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Texas.
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Recreational drone use in Montgomery County follows FAA rules under 49 USC §44809. Lone Star Executive Airport (Conroe) and Hooks Airport class E airspace restrict flights. TX Gov Code §423 restricts surveillance. Texas HB 912 preempts most local drone bans.
14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FAA)
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...
Commercial drone operators in Montgomery County need FAA Part 107 certification. TX Gov Code §423 restricts surveillance imagery. Conroe Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) requires LAANC. Commercial real estate photography common in The Woodlands requires Part 107.
1 cities in Montgomery County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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