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Flying a drone at Arkansas Bend Park, Austin

Fly freelyLast verified Nov 9, 2026 · 2 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

Yes. Travis County allows drones in its parks under FAA rules between dawn and dusk. Arkansas Bend on Lake Travis is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.

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Fly freely
Airspace
Class G
LAANC
Not required
Land manager
Travis County Parks

Drone rules at Arkansas Bend Park

  • Travis County Code 232.016 allows drones in county parks if you follow all FAA rules, don't interfere with other visitors and fly safely.
  • No drones between dusk and dawn or in bad weather.
  • Drones aren't allowed in any county park with posted no-drone signs. Parks with a posted emergency helicopter landing zone need approval through the special event process.
  • Carry proof of FAA registration or certification if it's required for your drone.

Nearby restrictions

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

Sources

↗ Travis County Code Chapter 232: County Parks (232.016 drones)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map data

Arkansas Bend Park drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at Arkansas Bend Park?

Yes. Travis County allows drones in its parks under FAA rules between dawn and dusk. Arkansas Bend on Lake Travis is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.