National Press v. McCraw
National Press v. McCraw restricts drone operations over private property in Texas, requiring landowner consent for low-altitude flights.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All Part 107 operators in Texas, especially aerial imaging, inspection, and agriculture spraying firms. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; ruling is effective upon issuance.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The Fifth Circuit ruled that Texas law requiring landowner consent for drone flights below 400 feet over private property is not preempted by federal law, effectively banning such flights without permission.
Who it affects
All Part 107 operators in Texas, especially aerial imaging, inspection, and agriculture spraying firms.
What you must do
Obtain landowner consent before flying over private property in Texas, or avoid flights below 400 feet over private land.
Deadline
Immediate; ruling is effective upon issuance.
Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9459035/national-press-v-mccraw/
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