Can my kid fly a drone in Grapevine, TX?

Short answer: Plan on needing permission. DFW Airport sits partly inside Grapevine, so most of the city is controlled airspace.

Airspace near you

Every Grapevine spot we checked is inside DFW Airport's controlled airspace. Flights need FAA authorization through LAANC first, and the allowed height is as low as 100 feet in parts of the city. Check B4UFLY for your exact address.

Where to practice

Simulator first. For real flights, drive to open land outside DFW's controlled airspace, or fly an authorized flight with a parent there. Ask Grapevine Parks & Recreation before flying in a city 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 at Grapevine Lake? It's right next to DFW Airport. Check B4UFLY and get authorization first.
• What's LAANC? The FAA's system for getting permission to fly near airports. It works through approved apps, usually in seconds.
• Does a tiny drone still need permission? Yes. Weight decides registration, not where you can fly. Controlled airspace rules apply to every drone.

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