Drone Rules in Anaheim, CA (2026)
2 verified drone rules for Anaheim, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
Recreational drone use in Anaheim is heavily restricted by a federal no-fly zone over the Anaheim Resort area extending 3.5 miles in each direction up to 3,000 feet. FAA Part 107 and TRUST certification requirements apply.
Anaheim Recreational Drone Restrictions
Heavy Restrictions14 CFR Part 101 / Recreational UAS (FAA)
Recreational Operations. If you want to fly a drone for purely recreational purposes, there is a limited statutory exception ("carve out") that provides a basic set of requirements; this is known as the The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809).
Commercial Drones
Commercial drone operations in Anaheim require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and face the same Anaheim Resort no-fly zone restrictions. LAANC authorization may be available in limited airspace outside the TFR.
Anaheim Commercial Drone Operations
Heavy Restrictions14 CFR Part 107 (FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet. If you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can...
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