Recreational drone flight in Carmichael falls under FAA Part 107 / Recreational Exception (49 USC §44809). Sacramento County Code §9.36.061 specifically prohibits launching, landing, or operating UAS in Sacramento County Regional Parks (including the American River Parkway) without a permit.
Recreational drones in Carmichael must comply with federal FAA rules: register UAS over 0.55 lbs (FAA Part 47), pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), fly under 400 ft AGL, maintain visual line of sight, avoid airports (within 5 miles requires LAANC authorization), and never fly over people or moving vehicles. Sacramento County Code §9.36.061 additionally prohibits operating any model aircraft or UAS in Sacramento County Regional Parks - including the American River Parkway adjacent to Carmichael - without a Park District permit. Carmichael Park (operated by Carmichael Recreation & Park District) has its own rules. Privacy and harassment violations also apply (Cal Penal Code §647(j) for invasion of privacy).
FAA violations: civil penalties up to $27,500 (recreational) under 49 USC §46301. SCC §9.36.061 park violations: misdemeanor up to $1,000 fine under SCC §1.01.190. Privacy/harassment: misdemeanor under Cal Penal Code §647(j).
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