Carson, CA Drone Rules: Event Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted zone
- half-mile radius, below 400 feet
- Covers
- stadiums, public parks, public facilities
- Trigger
- large venue special events only
- Exemption
- law enforcement agencies only
- Adopted by
- Ordinance 15-1569
Summary
Carson prohibits flying, deploying, or launching a drone below 400 feet within a half-mile of any large venue special event, including stadiums, public parks, and public facilities, while the event is underway.
Unless otherwise exempt under this Chapter, no person shall fly, deploy, or launch drones in airspace below four hundred (400) feet within a half-mile of any large venue special event, including but not limited to any Carson stadium, public parks, public facilities, including Cal State University Dominguez Hills sports facilities during large venue special events.
Full Breakdown
CMC § 41603, part of Chapter 16 (adopted by Ordinance 15-1569), bars anyone from flying, deploying, or launching a drone in airspace below four hundred (400) feet within a half-mile of a 'large venue special event.' The chapter defines that term as any event held in a public park or open-air facility, open to the public, and intended to draw large crowds: covering any Carson stadium, public parks, public facilities, and Cal State University Dominguez Hills sports facilities during such events. The only exemption is for lawful drone use by a law enforcement agency, under CMC § 41604.
Violations & Fines
Violating the flight restriction is a misdemeanor punishable under the Penalty Provisions of Article 1, Chapter 2 (CMC § 41605); only law-enforcement drone use is exempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the restriction a permanent no-fly zone?
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