2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Ventura County, California.
Verified from official government sources
No Ventura County-specific drone ordinance exists for unincorporated areas. Recreational drones follow FAA rules: fly below 400 feet, maintain line of sight, yield to manned aircraft. Many areas near airports (Camarillo, Oxnard) require LAANC authorization. Flying over wildfires is a state crime.
49 U.S.C. § 44809 (FAA Recreational Flyer Exception)
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-recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO). N...
Commercial drone operations in unincorporated Ventura County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Operations near Camarillo, Oxnard, and Santa Paula airports require LAANC authorization. A county business license may be required.
14 CFR Part 107 (FAA Small UAS Rule)
If you have a small drone that is less than 55 pounds, you can fly for work or business by following the Part 107 guidelines. To fly under Part 107 rules, there are 3 main steps. Step 1: Learn the Rules Make sure you understand what is and is not allowed under Part 107 rules. 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems If you are not sure if Part 107 rules work for you and your intended ope...
4 cities in Ventura County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones
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