Flying Drones - Santa Barbara Drone Club

Learn about the safety, best practices, general and local rules, and where to fly in Santa Barbara County.

• Register your drone with FAA
• Hobbyists: Follow community-based safety guidelines and fly within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization
• Fly your drone at or below 400 feet
• Keep your drone within your line of sight
• Be aware of FAA Airspace Restrictions
• Respect privacy
• Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports
• Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums full of people
• Never fly near emergencies such as fires or hurricane recovery efforts
• Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Please refer to the latest version of the VFR Sectional Chart (below is a sample, not for navigation) and the current Temporary Flight Restrictions (TSRs, NOTAMS).

Use AIRMAP to plan your drone flight. You can use a desktop computer or download the app to your IOS or Android mobile device.