Drone Rules in Pima County, AZ (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Pima County, Arizona.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pima County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recreational Drones
FAA rules govern recreational drones in Pima County. Class C airspace around TUS and Davis-Monthan AFB requires LAANC authorization. ARS 13-3729 bars flights over critical infrastructure.
Pima County Recreational Drone Rules
Some RestrictionsA.R.S. § 13-3729 — Unlawful operation of model or unmanned aircraft; state preemption
A. It is unlawful for a person to operate a model aircraft or a civil unmanned aircraft if the operation: 1. Is prohibited by a federal law or regulation that governs aeronautics, including federal aviation administration regulations. 2. Interferes with a law enforcement, firefighter or emergency services operation. B. It is unlawful for a person to operate or use an unmanned aircraft or unmann...
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