Clark County, NV Drone Rules: Park Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Approved Parks (2026)
- 28 (expanded from 8 in Feb 2026)
- Permit Authority
- Clark County Parks & Recreation Director
- State Law
- NRS 493.109 (5-mile airport buffer)
- Permit Required For
- Racing/maneuver drones, all non-approved parks
- County Code
- Clark County Code §19.04.080
Summary
Drone operations are prohibited in all Clark County Parks unless flown in a designated drone-approved park, by special-use permit, or with written permission of the Parks & Recreation Director. As of February 2026, Clark County expanded its list of drone-permitted parks from 8 to 28 following a campaign by local drone hobbyists. Operations must still comply with FAA Part 107 and NRS 493.109's 5-mile airport buffer rule.
NRS 493.103 Unmanned aerial vehicles: Action for trespass against owner or operator; exceptions; award of treble damages for injury to person or property; award of attorney's fees and costs and injunctive relief. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who owns or lawfully occupies real property in this State may bring an action for trespass against the owner or operator of an unmanned aerial vehicle that is flown at a height of less than 250 feet over the property if: (a) The owner or operator of the unmanned aerial vehicle has flown the unmanned aerial vehicle over the property at a height of less than 250 feet on at least one previous occasion; and (b) The person who owns or occupies the real property notified the owner or operator of the unmanned aerial vehicle that the person did not authorize the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle over the property at a height of less than 250 feet. [...] 3. A plaintiff who prevails in an action for trespass brought pursuant to subsection 1 is entitled to recover treble damages for any injury to the person or the real property as the result of the trespass. In addition to the recovery of damages pursuant to this subsection, a plaintiff may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs and injunctive relief. [...] NRS 493.109 Unmanned aerial vehicles: Operation near critical facility or within 5 miles of airport prohibited; exceptions; penalty. 1. A person shall not operate an unmanned aerial vehicle within: (a) A horizontal distance of 500 feet or a vertical distance of 250 feet from a critical facility without the written consent of the owner of the critical facility.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Clark County's parks drone policy was updated by the Board of County Commissioners in February 2026 to expand drone-approved locations from 8 to 28 parks, including Aliante Nature Discovery Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Acacia Demonstration Gardens. Operations in non-approved Clark County parks remain prohibited under the County Parks & Recreation rules unless the operator holds a special-use permit issued by Parks & Recreation. Racing or maneuver-type drones require a special-use permit even in approved parks. All operations must comply with NRS 493.109, Nevada's drone statute making it a misdemeanor to fly within 5 miles of any airport without FAA authorization or airport operator permission, and with FAA 14 CFR Part 107 commercial rules, 49 USC §44809 recreational rules, and Remote ID broadcast requirements. Clark County parks lie within the Class B airspace surrounding McCarran/Harry Reid International, so LAANC authorization is required across most of the valley.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized drone use in a Clark County park violates Clark County Code §19.04.080 (Park Rules): punishable by ejection from the park and citation up to $1,000. NRS 493.109 violations are misdemeanors (up to 6 months jail, $1,000 fine). FAA violations carry civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation under 49 USC §46301.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a permit to fly in an approved park?
What about the airport rule?
Sources & Official References
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