About Us

Who We Are

We bring Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Maria drone enthusiasts together. This club is suitable and single point of contact for both Part 107 professional remote pilots and those flying for fun (hobbyists).
Effective September 18, 2018, we are an officially chartered club (#5433) of The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Join our club to learn about

• How the drone space has evolved
• What important legal matters you should be aware of
• How we can help protect your freedom to fly

MEETINGS

We meet at Santa Barbara Airport Visitors Center – 45 Hartley Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 pm.

For Online Community Discussions, please join our Facebook Discussion Forum

OUR HISTORY

As the number of drone registrations and remote pilot certificates continue to rise, new drone pilots and experienced operators alike must navigate the FAA's UAS regulations in Part 107 as well as an increasing number of federal, state, and local laws that apply to drones and often carry strict penalties.

Established in 2017

Our club was established on Oct 29, 2017 to enable Drone enthusiasts in Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties in California to share their experience, photos, videos and learn about flying safely, respecting FAA rules, laws and local ordinances.

Became Charter Member

Santa Barbara Drone Club (SBDC) became the Charter Member #5433 of Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), a nationwide community-based organization (CBO) recognized by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), and operates under it's guidelines fulfilling the requirements of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

OUR MISSION

We are dedicated to help, instruct, guide and facilitate the safety and security of our community.

As the number of drone registrations and remote pilot certificates continue to rise, new drone pilots and experienced operators alike must navigate the FAA's UAS regulations in Part 107 as well as an increasing number of federal, state, and local laws that apply to drones and often carry strict penalties.

LARGE COMMUNITY

We protect your freedom to fly by supporting activities that ensure the long-term health of general aviation; educating pilots, non-pilots, and policy makers alike.

To learn more, please visit:

• Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)