Anaheim, CA Drone Rules: Event Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Venue buffer
- 1,000 feet from property line
- Attendance trigger
- Any venue with 1,000+ attendees
- Fireworks buffer
- 1,000 feet
- Active police/fire scene
- 500 feet
- Wildfire operations
- 1,000 feet
Summary
Anaheim bans flying a drone within 1,000 feet of Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, the Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland or California Adventure, or any venue where more than 1,000 people are expected. The same 1,000-foot buffer applies to fireworks shows and active wildfire operations.
It is unlawful to operate a Model Aircraft within 1,000 feet measured horizontally from the property line at Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, the Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland, California Adventure Park, or any other public or private accommodation or venue where more than 1,000 people are reasonably estimated to be in attendance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-28: Code: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026 | Zoning: Local legislation current through Ord. 6627, passed 8-11-2026).
Full Breakdown
0106) makes it unlawful to operate a Model Aircraft within 1,000 feet measured horizontally from the property line of Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, the Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland, California Adventure Park, or any other public or private venue where more than 1,000 people are reasonably estimated to be in attendance. 0101). 020, such as the 400-foot altitude ceiling and 100-foot bystander distance, apply to both Model Aircraft and commercial Civil UAS. 0105), which reinforces the event-venue buffer by preventing drones from being used to surveil the crowds or grounds around a covered venue from just outside the 1,000-foot line.
Violations & Fines
Under Section 6.43.020.030, flying within the 1,000-foot venue, fireworks, or wildfire buffer is a misdemeanor, punishable per Section 1.01.370 of the Anaheim Municipal Code. Anaheim Police and the venue operators (Angel Stadium, Honda Center, Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland) can report violations for citation on sight given the fixed, mapped buffer distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fly a drone near Angel Stadium during a game?
How close can a drone get to a fireworks show in Anaheim?
Does the Disneyland drone restriction apply to tourists too?
Sources & Official References
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