Drone Rules in Monterey, CA (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Monterey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Park Drone Restrictions
Monterey Code Section 23-6 bans flying any drone or other remote-control model aircraft in city parks, playgrounds, beaches, and public recreation areas. The ban covers any powered flying device regardless of weight, plus any unpowered model weighing more than eight ounces, unless it is flown in an area the City has specifically designated for that use.
Monterey Bans Drones in City Parks
Heavy RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 23-6
No person shall operate any model in any park, playground, beach, or public recreation area. For purposes of this Section, model shall mean: 1.Any device that flies, whether uncontrolled or controlled by radio, wire, or string, and is powered by internal combustion, electricity, gasoline, or any other type of fuel. 2.Any device that flies by whatever means weighing more than eight ounces. This ...
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