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Recreational Drones: Antioch vs San Ramon

How do recreational drones rules compare between Antioch, CA and San Ramon, CA?

Antioch has fewer restrictions than San Ramon.

Antioch, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

California Civil Code Β§1708.8 creates "constructive invasion of privacy" liability for drones capturing visual or audio of people engaged in private activities. Penal Code Β§647(j) criminalizes voyeurism. Antioch relies on state law and harassment ordinances rather than drone-specific privacy rules.

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San Ramon, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

California Civil Code 1708.8 makes it a tort to use a drone to capture images or recordings of private activity where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Penalties include actual damages, punitive damages, and up to three times the monetary amount. Voyeurism via drone also triggers Penal Code 647(j).

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