Drone Rules in San Benito County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated San Benito County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Benito County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recreational Drones
Flying a drone recreationally in unincorporated San Benito County needs no county zoning permit, but non-commercial pilots must still follow FAA rules under 14 C.F.R. parts 101 and 107.
Recreational Drone Rules in San Benito County
Light RestrictionsSan Benito County Code § 25.08.020(B)(1), (C)
The zoning requirement for UAS takeoff and landing facilities shall not apply to the non-commercial use of UAS, or to publicly owned and operated UAS. ... (C) Compliance with all applicable regulations. The takeoff, landing, and operation of all UAS must comply the Code of Federal Regulations defined in 14 C.F.R. pt. 101 and 14 C.F.R. pt. 107, as well as any UAS regulations administered by any ...
Commercial Drones
Building a dedicated takeoff-and-landing facility for commercial drone shipping or delivery in unincorporated San Benito County requires a conditional use permit, allowed only in the Commercial Thoroughfare (C-1) zone.
Commercial Drone Facility Permit in San Benito County
Significant RestrictionsSan Benito County Code § 25.08.020(B), (C)
(B) Permitted zoning for take-off and landing facilities of UAS. Facilities for the takeoff and landing of unmanned aircraft are permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit within the Commercial Thoroughfare (C-1) Zone in accordance with Chapter 25.03 of this code. ... (C) Compliance with all applicable regulations. The takeoff, landing, and operation of all UAS must comply th...
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