Drone Rules in Chino, CA (2026)
6 verified drone rules for Chino, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
Chino has no drone-specific section in its Municipal Code (Title 9 Public Peace and Welfare / Title 11 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places — see Municode portal). Recreational drone flight is therefore governed by federal law: 49 U.S.C. §44809 (the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations) and 14 C.F.R. Part 89 (Remote ID). Operators must pass the FAA TRUST test, register any drone over 0.55 lb (250 g) under 14 C.F.R. §107.13 / 91.203, stay at or below 400 ft AGL in Class G airspace, fly within visual line of sight, and obtain LAANC authorization in controlled airspace. Chino Airport (CNO) Class D / Class E controlled airspace covers most of the city — recreational flight there requires prior FAA LAANC authorization.
Recreational Drone Flying in Chino (FAA & California Frame)
Some RestrictionsCommercial Drones
Chino has no local UAS ordinance, so commercial drone work — real estate photography, construction surveys, agricultural / dairy-preserve inspections, wedding videography — is governed entirely by FAA 14 C.F.R. Part 107. The pilot must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate under §107.61, the aircraft must be registered under §107.13, and operations are capped at 400 ft AGL (§107.51), within visual line of sight (§107.31), and during civil twilight or with proper anti-collision lighting. Operating in Chino Airport (CNO) Class D or Ontario (ONT) Class C airspace requires LAANC authorization. Cal. Civil Code §1708.8 separately governs privacy.
Commercial Drone Operations in Chino (FAA Part 107)
Some RestrictionsPark Drone Restrictions
Chino's Municipal Code (Title 12 Public Property and Parks Department rules under cityofchino.org/204) does not contain a published park-specific drone prohibition. Recreational drone flight in Chino city parks remains subject to 49 U.S.C. §44809 (CBO safety code, 400 ft AGL, VLOS, LAANC in controlled airspace) and Cal. Civil Code §1708.8 (privacy). California state parks separately prohibit drone takeoff/landing under 14 Cal. Code Regs. §4316.5, and that rule applies if you fly at Chino Hills State Park or Prado Regional Park (San Bernardino County Regional Parks Ordinance). Chino Airport (CNO) Class D airspace covers most parks in the city — LAANC authorization is required before launching.
Drone Use in Chino City Parks (No Local Ban — FAA + State Frame Apply)
Few RestrictionsLooking for San Bernardino County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Chino city rules.
Drone Rules in San Bernardino County →