Best places to fly drones in Tennessee
Tennessee drone rules in short
SAMPLE DATA. Federal FAA rules apply everywhere in Tennessee: stay under 400 ft, keep your drone in sight, and get LAANC approval in controlled airspace near airports. State parks and cities can add their own rules on top.
Cities
Tennessee drone laws
- Stay under 400 ft above ground and keep the drone in visual line of sight.
- Get LAANC authorization before flying in controlled airspace near airports.
- Recreational pilots need to pass the free TRUST test. Commercial pilots need a Part 107 certificate.
State parks
SAMPLE DATA. State park rules will be pulled from the official Tennessee State Parks policy and linked here.
No-fly areas
- Drones are banned inside national parks, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Military bases and other national security sites are no-fly zones.
Tennessee drone FAQ
Do I need a license to fly a drone in Tennessee?
Recreational pilots need to pass the FAA's free TRUST test and carry proof. Anyone flying for work or money needs an FAA Part 107 certificate.
Can I fly a drone in the Smoky Mountains?
Not inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The National Park Service bans launching or landing drones in national parks. Some land outside the park boundary may allow it.