Drone Rules in Yolo County, CA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yolo County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
Yolo County lets hobbyists fly drones under 55 pounds in county parks as long as they follow 49 U.S.C. 44809, California Civil Code Section 1708.8, and FAA rules. Sec. 9-3.220 defines a covered drone the same way, as an unmanned aircraft system weighing under 55 pounds with no onboard pilot.
Recreational Drone Rules in Yolo County Parks
Light RestrictionsYolo County Code of Ordinances § 9-3.220
Small drones less than 55 pounds can be flown recreationally when following 49 USC 44809, and is subject to California Civil Code Section 1708.8, and the Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations.
Commercial Drones
Yolo County bans commercial drone use in its parks outright unless the Director gives written authorization or issues a permit. Sec. 9-3.220 draws a hard line between recreational flying, which is allowed by default, and any commercial or other non-recreational drone operation, which is not.
Commercial Drone Permits in Yolo County Parks
Significant RestrictionsYolo County Code of Ordinances § 9-3.220
Commercial or other uses are not allowed except by written authorization or by permit by the Director. At no time shall pilots operate a drone that presents a nuisance to others or wildlife.
Park Drone Restrictions
Yolo County allows recreational drone flying in its parks by default under Sec. 9-3.220, but a park can be closed to drones by a posted order at the entrance or nearby access point. Any flight that becomes a nuisance to other visitors or wildlife is banned outright, regardless of posting.
Drone Flying Rules in Yolo County Parks
Some RestrictionsYolo County Code of Ordinances § 9-3.220
The recreational flying and operation of drones and other unmanned aircraft in County parks is allowed except where prohibited by a posted order at the entrance to a park or nearby parking or access point. ... At no time shall pilots operate a drone that presents a nuisance to others or wildlife.
Drone Rules by City in Yolo County
1 cities in Yolo County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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