2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Tuolumne County, California.
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Tuolumne County does not have a local drone ordinance. Recreational drone use is governed by FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 107 and the Exception for Recreational Flyers). Drone use is restricted in Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest during fire season.
FAA Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (49 USC 44809)
Recreational Operations. If you want to fly a drone for purely recreational purposes, there is a limited statutory exception ("carve out") that provides a basic set of requirements; this is known as the The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) . Recreational Flyers are required to complete The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of comp...
Commercial drone operations in Tuolumne County follow FAA Part 107 regulations. No county-level commercial drone permits are required. Operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate. Wildfire TFRs are a significant concern in the county.
FAA 14 CFR Part 107 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Operations Over People rule became effective on April 21, 2021. Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet. If you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can...
1 cities in Tuolumne County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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