DAL3_PADDC in Dallas, TX

Dal3_Paddc is a $25,000,000 drone paddock under construction at 1301 Chalk Hill Rd. in Dallas. The project spans 21,557 sq ft and includes a fenced outdoor area with drone pads, shade canopies, a modular office, and associated site and electrical improvements. This facility is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The scope of work is specifically tailored for drone operations, integrating both structural and utility components within a single site. The project is registered under the TDLR accessibility program, ensuring compliance with state standards for new construction in Dallas County.

Commerce 30 Building C, Inc. is the owner of record for Dal3_Paddc. The design firm of record is PDMS Design Group, Inc, which has handled several other projects in the region. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2026, with a planned completion date of August 2026. The short build window of 61 days is shorter than the county median of 243 days for similar new construction filings in Dallas County.

The estimated cost of $25,000,000 places Dal3_Paddc in the top quarter of new construction filings in Dallas County by cost. The cost per square foot is $1,160, which is above the county median of $125 per square foot. This high cost per square foot reflects the specialized nature of the drone paddock infrastructure, including the modular office and electrical improvements. The project is one of several registered by the same owner, who also has a closed project in Dallas valued at $778,000. The design firm has completed or registered six other projects totaling $7,331,770, indicating active involvement in the local construction market.

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for Dal3_Paddc. The current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the completion date of August 2026 has passed. The project status is listed as Review Complete, but the lack of a final inspection means that the facility may not be fully operational or verified for occupancy. The area profile for ZIP 75212 shows a population of about 28,010 and a median household income of $56,279, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $204,200.

The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data. This labor market context may influence the availability of skilled workers for specialized construction projects like Dal3_Paddc. The project’s private funding and use suggest that it is part of a broader commercial or industrial development strategy in the Dallas area. The integration of drone technology into the site design reflects a growing trend in logistics and delivery services, though the specific operational use of the facility is not detailed in the public record.