Recreational drones in Lubbock must follow FAA rules: register drones over 250g, fly below 400 feet, stay clear of airports, and pass the TRUST test. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Class C airspace covers much of the city and requires LAANC authorization.
Drones operated for recreation are governed by FAA 14 CFR Part 49.22 (49 USC 44809) and must follow the FAA exception for limited recreational flyers: fly only for recreation, at or below 400 feet AGL in uncontrolled airspace, yield to manned aircraft, keep visual line of sight, not over people or moving vehicles, and pass the TRUST online knowledge test. Drones weighing more than 250 grams must be registered with the FAA. Much of Lubbock lies within the Class C airspace surrounding Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), which requires LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization before flight through the FAA B4UFLY app or a LAANC provider. City parks have no specific drone ordinance but Parks and Recreation may post no-fly signs at events. Harassment or privacy-invasive flights can violate TX Gov Code Ch. 423.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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