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California Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: California Penal Code 4577 makes operating a drone on or above a state prison, jail, or juvenile facility an infraction ($500).

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ArizonaRestricted

    ARS 13-3729(B): a class 6 felony to use a drone to photograph or loiter over/near a critical facility (power, water, refineries, prisons) in furtherance of a criminal offense.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • NevadaRestricted

    Nevada (NRS 493.109) bars operating a drone within 500 ft horizontally / 250 ft vertically of a critical facility (incl. jails, prisons) without written consent; a misdemeanor.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →

  • OregonRestricted

    Oregon (ORS 837.372): a Class A violation to knowingly fly a drone 400 ft or lower over, or contact, a fenced/posted critical-infrastructure facility, incl. correctional/LE facilities.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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