Where to fly a drone in Austin
Austin in short
Austin's best drone options are Travis County parks around Lake Travis and east of town, which allow drones under FAA rules. Hamilton Pool, Pogue Springs and Hippie Hollow are exceptions. McKinney Falls State Park follows Texas state park rules, and Austin-Bergstrom's Class C covers the southeast.
Drone spots in Austin
Local rules and airspace
Travis County Code 232.016 allows drones in county parks if you follow FAA rules, don't disturb other visitors and don't fly between dusk and dawn. We haven't found a published City of Austin park drone rule.
Airports nearby
- Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), Class C