FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions ban drones over NRG Stadium, Toyota Center, and Minute Maid Park during major events. The 3-mile no-drone zone applies one hour before through after events.
Federal law (49 USC 40103 and FAA Notice 4/3621) imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions over major stadiums during sporting events with attendance over 30,000. NRG Stadium (Texans, rodeo), Toyota Center (Rockets), Minute Maid Park (Astros), and Shell Energy Stadium (Dynamo) all qualify. The restriction extends 3 nautical miles laterally and up to 3,000 feet AGL, beginning one hour before scheduled start and continuing one hour after. Houston Police Department's drone detection units and Secret Service support enforcement during high-profile events like Super Bowl, World Series, or rodeo. Recreational and commercial drones face equal restrictions. Houston special-event permits include drone awareness briefings.
FAA civil penalties up to 30,000 dollars, federal criminal charges including up to one year imprisonment, drone confiscation, and pilot certificate revocation under federal stadium TFR statute.
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