Can my kid fly a drone in Flower Mound, TX?

Short answer: Yes, but where you live in town matters. Flower Mound sits between DFW Airport and Denton's airport, so check the map before every new spot.

Airspace near you

Central and south Flower Mound are inside DFW Airport's controlled airspace. Even a backyard flight there needs FAA authorization through LAANC first, which can be approved up to 400 feet. North and west Flower Mound showed no controlled airspace at ground level in our checks. Put your address into B4UFLY first.

Where to practice

Simulator first, then open land on the north side of town, away from the lake and the airport. Ask Flower Mound Parks and Recreation before flying in a town park.

Before the first flight, anywhere in DFW

1. Pass the TRUST test. It's free, online, and required by law for every recreational flyer. Carry proof when you fly. (FAA)
2. Register it if it weighs 250 grams or more. $5, good for three years. Owners must be 13 or older; if your child is under 13, a parent registers it. (FAA)
3. Stay at or below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace, and keep the drone where you can see it. (FAA)
4. Near an airport? Get permission first. Controlled airspace needs FAA authorization through LAANC before takeoff. The free B4UFLY app shows what's around you. (FAA)
5. Know the Texas extras. Texas law bans flying under 400 feet over critical infrastructure, correctional facilities and stadiums with 30,000+ seats, and taking pictures of people or private property to surveil them. (Tex. Gov't Code ch. 423)

FAQ

• Can my kid fly over Grapevine Lake? That area is close to DFW Airport, so expect to need authorization. Check B4UFLY before going.
• How do they get authorization? Through LAANC in an FAA-approved app. Recreational flyers can use it, and many requests are approved in seconds.
• What's the first thing to do? Take the free TRUST test together. It's a good 30-minute conversation about safety.

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