According to the City of Tyler Code of Ordinances (Section 8-36), it is unlawful for any person to launch, fly or otherwise operate a radio controlled model aircraft in or upon the grounds of any public park or recreation area owned or used by the City. For questions or more information about using model airplanes, drones, or other radio-controlled devices, please call (903) 531-1370 or fill out the contact form. 

Northside Park

Northside Park, located at 2301 W NW Loop 323, is designated for use of radio-controlled model airplanes and is exempt from the above ordinance. 

Northside Park Flying Rules

• All pilots must be current members of the AMA and fly in accordance with all applicable AMA, Parks and Recreation and City of Tyler rules and regulations. The only excepting to this rule is for "Park Flyers" which are aircraft weighing two pounds or less and are electrically powered. 
• Utilization of the frequency board is required at all times. Place your current AMA card or a copy below the frequency number of the tag in use, then replace tag and retrieve AMA card when finished. "Park Flyers" without an AMA card must provide some form of identification. 
• After landing, pilots must not intentionally taxi into the pit area. 
• Pilots must not intentionally fly outside the Park perimeter. 
• Engines may not be started or run under the shelter areas. 
• After take-off, subsequent flight is to be conducted east of the line of sprinklers on the west side of the runway.
• During airshows and other events, only those participating in the event are allowed to pilot aircraft. 

Drone Rules

The following rules and regulations apply to drone users.

• Drone must be registered with the FAA.
• Drones cannot fly directly over uninvolved people.
• Drones cannot fly beyond users visual line of sight. 
• No flying of drones at night.
• Flying in restricted airspace (such as the airport and hospital heli-pads) is prohibited.

Drone users may be asked by City staff or other officials to see their registration number or certificate, as well as a copy of the pilot's license.