{"id":9573,"date":"2020-05-20T08:14:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T08:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/?p=9573"},"modified":"2021-03-16T08:03:46","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T08:03:46","slug":"drone-uav-laws-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/blog\/drone-uav-laws-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone Laws In California: State & City Regulations for UAV Pilots"},"content":{"rendered":"
Federal drone laws apply to every state in the U.S., including California.<\/p>\n
To operate a drone as a commercial pilot in California (i.e., for work\/business purposes), you have to follow the FAA\u2019s Part 107 Small UAS Rule (Part 107)<\/a>, including qualifying the FAA\u2019s Aeronautical Knowledge Test to acquire a Remote Pilot Certification.<\/strong><\/p>\n To run a drone as a hobbyist in California (i.e., for fun\/enjoyment), you have to follow the FAA\u2019s recreational model aircraft laws. One of these rules is that if your drone weighs greater than 0.55 pounds (250g), you will have to pay $5 to get it enrolled over here.<\/strong> There are added rules concerning airspace and height, keeping your drone within line-of-sight while flying.<\/p>\n To fly a drone<\/a> as a government worker in California (i.e., for a fire department or police ), you may either operate under the FAA\u2019s Part 107 rule or get a national Certificate of Authorization (COA).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nState Drone Laws in California<\/strong><\/h2>\n