Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The commercial drones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
FAA Part 107 governs commercial drone operations. Remote Pilot Certificate required. Fresno County has no blanket commercial drone ordinance but prohibits launch/landing in county parks without permit. Class D airspace around Fresno Yosemite Intl (KFAT) requires LAANC.
Federal Aviation Regulation Part 107 preempts most state/local drone operational rules. Commercial operators need Remote Pilot Certificate, aircraft registration, and compliance with altitude (400 ft AGL), line-of-sight, and airspace rules. LAANC authorization required near Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive. Fresno County does NOT allow drone launching/landing in county parks without written permission.
FAA violations: civil penalties up to $27,500. County park violation: citation under Title 12.
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