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Drone Rules for Lakeshore Park

Knoxville, Tennessee (tn) • United States
5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
Lat: 35.9221 • Lng: -83.9913

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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Allowed
Summary — Recreational drone flying is permitted in Lakeshore Park's open areas during park hours under FAA airspace rules, provided pilots avoid flying over people or within 250 feet of utility infrastructure, while commercial operations require permits from the City of Knoxville and Lakeshore Park Conservancy.
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Lakeshore Park is an aesthetically pleasing 185-acre public park located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This park is considered one of the best places to enjoy breathtaking views of the Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountains because of its scenic landscape that provides clear views. Formerly an Eastern State Hospital site, Lakeshore Park comprises many facilities such as hiking paths, immaculate sporting venues, historical buildings, and vast open fields suitable for recreational purposes. It offers an active environment where people can exercise, have picnics, and launch their drones.

                                

                            

                            

                                

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+ Lakeshore Park is an aesthetically pleasing 185-acre public park located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This park is considered one of the best places to enjoy breathtaking views of the Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountains because of its scenic landscape that provides clear views. Formerly an Eastern State Hospital site, Lakeshore Park comprises many facilities such as hiking paths, immaculate sporting venues, historical buildings, and vast open fields suitable for recreational purposes. It offers an active environment where people can exercise, have picnics, and launch their drones.