Celina, TX Drone Rules: Park Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- § 1.11.035(26)
- Max fine
- $500 per offense
- Enforcement powers
- ejection and device seizure
- Exception
- non-motorized model sailboats allowed
Summary
Celina bans model aircraft, drones, and other radio-controlled devices in all city parks, with violators subject to ejection, confiscation, and fines.
(26) To use or operate any model airplane, boat, car, or motorized model device, including radio-controlled devices, or helicopter, parasail, hang glider, model rockets, or hot air balloon. Non-motorized model sailboats are allowed.
Full Breakdown
Celina's parks code makes it unlawful to operate a model airplane, boat, car, or other motorized model device, including radio-controlled devices, helicopters, parasails, hang gliders, model rockets, and hot air balloons, within any city park, per City Code § 1.11.035(26). Non-motorized model sailboats are the only exception, meaning the rule reaches consumer drones as radio-controlled aircraft. Under § 1.11.033, the parks director, designated park attendants, and city police may eject violators from the park and seize any device used in violation. Under § 1.11.032, violations are misdemeanors punishable by a fine up to $500 per offense, with each day of a continuing violation charged as a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
Flying a drone or other radio-controlled device in a Celina park is a misdemeanor: up to $500 per offense, plus on-the-spot ejection and confiscation of the device.
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