Denver Parks and Recreation prohibits drone flights in all Denver parks and open spaces unless specifically authorized. Denver follows FAA regulations for recreational drone use under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations (49 USC §44809). Denver International Airport's airspace creates significant restricted zones across eastern Denver.
All recreational drone operators must follow FAA rules: register drones over 0.55 lbs, fly below 400 feet AGL, maintain visual line of sight, and avoid other aircraft. Denver parks prohibit all unmanned aircraft including drones under Denver Parks rules unless authorized by the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation. Denver International Airport (DEN) creates a large Class B airspace restriction covering much of eastern Denver — recreational operators must use the LAANC system or FAA DroneZone to obtain authorization before flying in controlled airspace. Night flights require anti-collision lighting. Flying over people, moving vehicles, or stadiums during events is prohibited.
Flying drones in Denver parks without authorization can result in citations and fines. FAA violations for recreational drone operators can carry civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation. Flying in restricted airspace near DEN without authorization is a federal offense. Colorado state law (C.R.S. §18-9-118) prohibits drone surveillance that invades privacy.
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