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Drone Rules for Grogan Park
Santa Maria, California (CA)
• United States
1155 West Rancho Verde, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA
Lat: 34.9782 • Lng: -120.453
Ground
Permission required
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Launching or landing RC vehicles, planes, helicopters, or drones requires explicit municipal authorization. Recreational operators must also hold a valid TRUST certificate and comply with local airport proximity rules.
Pursuant to City of Santa Maria recreation and park regulations, specialized structures, advanced recreational equipment, and motorized remote-controlled (RC) craft are restricted from open use without a department-issued permit.
For Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS / Drones / RC Planes):
- GROUND/LAUNCH RULE: Operators cannot launch, land, or operate RC aircraft within Grogan Park without prior authorization or an approved special use permit from the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department.
- FAA TRUST TEST: All recreational drone pilots must pass and carry proof of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) as mandated by federal law.
- AIRSPACE ALERT: Grogan Park sits approximately 3 miles northwest of the Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX). Because it is located within controlled Class E/Class D surface airspace buffers, operators must secure automated LAANC authorization via an approved FAA app (like AutoPylot or B4UFLY) prior to any flight, separate from city ground permits.