Flying a drone at Pace Bend Park, Austin
Can you fly a drone here?
Yes. Travis County allows drones in its parks if you follow FAA rules, fly between dawn and dusk and don't bother other visitors. Pace Bend's Lake Travis shoreline is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.
- Status
- Fly freely
- Airspace
- Class G
- LAANC
- Not required
- Land manager
- Travis County Parks
Drone rules at Pace 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.
Getting there
2805 Pace Bend Road N, Spicewood.
Sources
↗ Travis County Code Chapter 232: County Parks (232.016 drones)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map dataPace Bend Park drone FAQ
Can you fly a drone at Pace Bend Park?
Yes. Travis County allows drones in its parks if you follow FAA rules, fly between dawn and dusk and don't bother other visitors. Pace Bend's Lake Travis shoreline is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.