Federal

FAA

Regulates the National Airspace.  

When you think of a government agency that is responsible for drone policy, the FAA immediately comes to mind.  This site talks about drone regulation from the FAA's point of view.  Once you have the approval to fly from the FAA you still need to comply with all of the other federal, state, county, city, and local laws and regulations.

FCC

Regulates the National Airwaves.

Your drone and controller use radio frequencies (RF) to communicate.  The FCC regulates what radio frequencies can be used for what purpose.  The drone manufacturer needed to apply for FCC Type Acceptance in order to sell their drone in the United States.  If you bring a drone from outside the United States or travel with your drone outside the United States you should check that your drone operated on radio frequencies compatible with the Frequency allocations of the host country.

TSA, DOT, DHS

In March 2003, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and related OIG responsibilities, were transferred from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. After the transfer, TSA became subject to oversight by the DHS Office of Inspector General. 

NPS - National ParksService

The National Parks Service has additional regulations pertaining to flying in, taking off, or landing, where you operate from, and what you can fly over if you are in or near a National Park.

BLM - The Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management, or BLM for short, is the federal agency that manages the federal "public" land.  Just because the land is called "public" land does not mean that the public can use it for whatever they want.  This is federal land that the federal government lets the public access as long as they follow certain rules.  More on BLM Nevada can be found here.  67% of Nevada - 48 million acres belong to the American people and are managed by BLM Nevada.  You can also download the BLM's "Drones: Do and Don't" document.

UFS - US Forest Service

The United States Forest Service is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Their drone policy for flying  on USF land can be found here.

Updated Fact Sheet (2023) on State and Local Regulation of Unmanned

Aircraft Systems (UAS)

State

General state laws

Some states write very specific laws concerning drone operations within their state.  Other states are less specific saying that you need to be licensed and operate in accordance with all federal, state, city, and local laws, rules, and regulations.  That puts the responsibility on the drone operator to find out what all these rules are.

States like Connecticut and Michigan do not allow political subdivisions within the state to enact their own drone laws, rule, or ordinance that regulate drone ownership or operation.  Other states like California allow counties, cities, and even HOAs to write their own rules, many that conflict with other national and state laws.

State parks

Just like with National Parks, State Parks have their own regulations concerning drone operation.  Know them before you fly in a state park.  For information on Nevada State Parks, click here.  For more specific information concerning drone operations in Nevada State Parks, click here.

Other states (other than Nevada) drone laws.

County

General county laws

Clark County has delegated many of its drone regulations to the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department.

County approved parks

Clark County Parks and Recreation Department has listed eight county parks where you can fly drones.  If the park you are considering is not on the list, then that park is NOT approved for flying in.

City

Each city has its own set of laws and ordinances concerning drone operation.  Check my page at Drone Laws for the city you intend to fly in.

Las Vegas

North Las Vegas

Henderson

Local

The quickest way to get arrested for your drone operation is for you to violate one of these NO FLY ZONE rules:

     Operating within the fenced area of an airport.

     Operating over a sporting stadium from one hour before a game to one hour after a game.

      Operating under the video screen on Fremont Street.

     Flying over (or taking pictures/video of) critical facilities without first getting a Drone Waver.

Additional Municipal Codes can be found here:

     Mulicode codification

     Quality Code Publications

     Code Library