Recreational drones in Victorville must follow FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and Recreational Flyer rules. Flying in parks or over crowds without permission is restricted under the Municipal Code.
Recreational drone operators in Victorville are governed primarily by federal law. Under 49 USC 44809 and FAA guidance, recreational flyers must pass the TRUST test, register drones weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds, fly below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace, maintain visual line of sight, yield to manned aircraft, and follow a community-based organization safety code. Flight near airports requires LAANC authorization. Victorville is close to Southern California Logistics Airport, so much of the city sits in controlled airspace where altitude authorizations are required. The Victorville Municipal Code and Parks rules can restrict drone takeoff and landing in public parks without a permit and prohibit flying over large gatherings or first responder scenes. Flights over private property can also raise trespass and privacy concerns under California Civil Code 1708.8 anti-paparazzi provisions. Night flights require anticollision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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