Texas Government Code §423.009 prohibits cities from adopting drone ordinances except for limited exceptions. Grand Prairie follows FAA and state rules. Recreational drone operators must follow FAA Part 44809 guidelines. No local drone registration.
Grand Prairie does not have a local drone ordinance. Texas Government Code Section 423.009 prohibits political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing ordinances regarding the operation of unmanned aircraft, with limited exceptions for city-sponsored special events, the city's own drone use, and use near city-owned facilities with FAA authorization. Recreational drone operators in Grand Prairie must follow federal FAA rules under Part 44809: fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace, keep visual line of sight, yield to manned aircraft, avoid flying over people, and register drones weighing 0.55-55 lbs with the FAA. Grand Prairie's proximity to DFW International Airport creates restricted airspace in portions of the city — operators should check the B4UFLY app.
FAA enforcement for federal rule violations. State criminal penalties under TX Gov. Code §423 for privacy violations. No local drone fines.
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