Drone Rules in Travis County, TX (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.
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Recreational Drones
Recreational drone flight in Travis County is regulated by FAA Part 107 and 49 USC §44809. Austin-Bergstrom Class C airspace covers most of Travis County, requiring LAANC authorization. Camp Mabry (TX ARNG) restricts flight near Burnet Rd.
Drones: Recreational Drones
Few RestrictionsTex. Gov. Code Sec. 423.003 (Offense: Illegal Use of Unmanned Aircraft to Capture Image)
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.(c) It is a d...
Commercial Drones
Commercial drone operators need FAA Part 107 certification plus LAANC authorization for Austin-Bergstrom Class C airspace. Texas Gov Code Ch. 423 restricts aerial surveillance. Travis County and Austin require additional permits for operations on public property.
Drones: Commercial Drones
Few RestrictionsTex. Gov't Code Sec. 423.009
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 unma...
Park Drone Restrictions
Travis County allows drones in its parks only during daylight in good weather, bars flying between dusk and dawn, and lets the Parks Department post signs closing specific parks to drones entirely, on top of requiring compliance with FAA airspace rules.
Drone Rules for Travis County Parks
Some RestrictionsTravis County Code § 232.016
Use of drones are permitted if: The operator has complied with all Federal Aviation Administration policies and rules regarding the use of drones especially recognizing the fact that many parks are within prohibited airspace near airports. The drone does not interfere with other park visitors' enjoyment of the area. The drone is operated in a safe and discrete manner so as to not pose a safety ...
Airport Proximity Rules
In Travis County parks, drone operators must comply with all FAA rules, including the FAA's prohibited airspace zones near airports that cover many county parks. Flights cannot interfere with other visitors, must stay safe and discreet, and operators must carry proof of any required FAA drone licensing. Flying between dusk and dawn or in bad weather is banned entirely.
Drone Flights in Travis County Parks
Some RestrictionsTravis County Code § 232.016(a)-(d)
Use of drones are permitted if: 1. The operator has complied with all Federal Aviation Administration policies and rules regarding the use of drones especially recognizing the fact that many parks are within prohibited airspace near airports. 2. The drone does not interfere with other park visitors' enjoyment of the area. 3. The drone is operated in a safe and discrete manner so as to not pose ...
Drone Rules by City in Travis County
1 cities in Travis County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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