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Flying a drone at Camelback Mountain, Phoenix

No-flyLast verified Nov 9, 2026 · 3 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

No. Camelback Mountain is part of Phoenix's park and preserve system and isn't designated for drones, so city code bans drone takeoffs and landings there.

Status
No-fly
Airspace
Class G
LAANC
Not required
Land manager
City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Drone rules at Camelback Mountain

  • Phoenix City Code 24-49 bans drone takeoffs and landings in city parks and preserves that aren't designated for drones.
  • Camelback Mountain is not on the city's list of designated drone parks.

Nearby restrictions

  • Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.

Sources

↗ Phoenix City Code 24-49 (drones in city parks)↗ Phoenix Parks: radio-controlled aircraft parks↗ FAA UAS Facility Map data

Camelback Mountain drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at Camelback Mountain?

No. Camelback Mountain is part of Phoenix's park and preserve system and isn't designated for drones, so city code bans drone takeoffs and landings there.