Sanger does not have a local drone ordinance for recreational use. Recreational drone operators must follow Federal Aviation Administration rules, including the requirement to pass the TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test) and comply with airspace restrictions. The nearest controlled airspace is around Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
The City of Sanger has not enacted a local ordinance specifically governing recreational drone (unmanned aircraft system) operations. Recreational drone pilots in Sanger must comply with FAA rules under 49 USC 44809, which requires operators to pass The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), fly below 400 feet above ground level in uncontrolled airspace, maintain visual line of sight, yield to manned aircraft, and avoid flying over people and moving vehicles. Drones must weigh under 55 pounds and be registered with the FAA if they weigh 0.55 pounds (250 grams) or more. Sanger lies southeast of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), which has Class C airspace. Recreational operators must obtain LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization or contact the control tower before flying within the FAT Class C airspace boundaries, which extend to portions of the Sanger area. Flying over critical infrastructure, emergency scenes, or within temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) is prohibited. The city's parks and public facilities do not have posted drone policies, but operators should exercise caution and avoid flying directly over gatherings, sports fields, and playgrounds. California Civil Code 1708.8 also prohibits using drones to invade personal privacy by capturing images or recordings in a manner that is offensive to a reasonable person.
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