No Ventura County-specific drone ordinance exists for unincorporated areas. Recreational drones follow FAA rules: fly below 400 feet, maintain line of sight, yield to manned aircraft. Many areas near airports (Camarillo, Oxnard) require LAANC authorization. Flying over wildfires is a state crime.
Recreational drone operations follow FAA regulations. Fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace, maintain visual line of sight, yield to manned aircraft, and stay away from airports. Unincorporated Ventura County areas near Camarillo Airport (KCMA), Oxnard Airport (OXR), and Santa Paula Airport (SZP) are in controlled airspace requiring LAANC authorization through FAA apps. Flying over active wildfire scenes violates CA Penal Code 402 with fines up to $2,000 and 6 months jail. County parks may restrict drone flights without a permit.
FAA violations carry civil penalties up to $27,500. Flying near airports without authorization may result in criminal prosecution. Flying over fires: CA Penal Code 402, up to $2,000 and 6 months. Unauthorized drone use in county parks may result in citations.
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