Drone Rules in Vacaville, CA (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Vacaville, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
The City of Vacaville has not adopted a stand-alone drone or unmanned aircraft system (UAS) ordinance regulating recreational or commercial drone flight. Drone operation over and within Vacaville is governed primarily by federal law - the Federal Aviation Administration's 14 C.F.R. Part 107 (for commercial and non-recreational operations) and the FAA's Recreational Flyer rules under 49 U.S.C. Section 44809 (for hobbyist flight) - and by California statutes addressing privacy and trespass, including Cal. Penal Code Section 632.7 (audio recording), Cal. Civil Code Section 1708.8 (physical and constructive invasion of privacy by drone), and Cal. Penal Code Section 402 (interference with emergency personnel). Travis Air Force Base, located just east of Vacaville, creates Class C airspace and a restricted/prohibited area that requires LAANC authorization for any drone flight in the vicinity.
No Vacaville Drone Ordinance; FAA Part 107 + FAA Recreational Flyer Rules and California Trespass/Privacy Statutes Apply
Few RestrictionsFAA — Recreational Flyers (49 U.S.C. 44809 Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft)
What are the Rules for Recreational Flyers? The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) is the law that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules helps keep people, your drone and our airspace safe: Fly only for recreational purposes (personal enjoyment). Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recogn...
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