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Drone Rules for Nipomo Community Park
Nipomo, California (CA)
• United States
904 W Tefft St, Nipomo, CA 93444, USA
Lat: 35.0297 • Lng: -120.499
Ground
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Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Launching or operating motorized remote-controlled vehicles, planes, or drones from County Park property is restricted to designated areas or requires a Special Use / Film permit from San Luis Obispo County Parks.
Nipomo Community Park is operated under the jurisdiction of San Luis Obispo County Parks.
For Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS / Drones) and RC Vehicles:
- GROUND/LAUNCH RULE: Per San Luis Obispo County park guidelines, the take-off, landing, or operating of motorized models, RC planes, helicopters, or drones is restricted on open park turf, near sports complexes, and around native oak areas unless explicitly designated by the Parks Director or authorized via a County Special Use Permit.
- COMMERCIAL/FILMING: Any drone flight conducted for commercial production or media mapping requires an approved County Film Permit, a $250 non-refundable application fee, and specialized UAS insurance adhering to California Film Commission guidelines.
- FAA COMPLIANCE: Hobbyists must possess a valid FAA TRUST certificate and register any aircraft weighing over 250 grams.
- AIRSPACE NOTE: The park rests in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace up to 700 feet, meaning LAANC authorization is not federally forced from the surface here, but the ground launch prohibition by the County remains fully enforceable.