Commercial drone operations in Fillmore follow FAA Part 107 requirements. Pilots need a Remote Pilot Certificate. Operations near Fillmore's agricultural areas are common for crop monitoring. No local commercial drone ordinance exists beyond federal rules.
Commercial drone use in Fillmore is governed by FAA Part 107 regulations. Operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate and register their drone with the FAA. Part 107 rules include: flights below 400 feet AGL, within visual line of sight, during daylight or civil twilight with anti-collision lighting, not over non-participating people without proper category compliance, and under 55 pounds. Agricultural drone use for crop monitoring and spraying in Fillmore's citrus orchards requires Part 107 compliance and any applicable EPA/DPR pesticide application rules. The nearest controlled airspace is Oxnard Airport (Class D) approximately 25 miles south. Operations requiring waivers (night, over people, BVLOS) need FAA approval via DroneZone.
Violations of FAA Part 107 carry federal civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation. Criminal penalties for unsafe operation include fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment. Flying without a Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial purposes is a federal violation.
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