Orange County, CA (Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department) — Orange County SD Policy Manual, Policy 308 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Orange County, CA (Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department) · Orange County SD Policy Manual, Policy 308 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
The Orange County Sheriff's UAV policy sets rules for lawful, FAA Part 107-compliant drone operations, requiring mission briefs, after-action reports, and prohibiting missions that violate the public's privacy rights.
Technical detail
The Orange County Sheriff's UAV policy sets rules for lawful, FAA Part 107-compliant drone operations, requiring mission briefs, after-action reports, and prohibiting missions that violate the public's privacy rights.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Orange County, CA (Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Orange County, CA (Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department) |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2021-03-01 |
| Citation | Orange County SD Policy Manual, Policy 308 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Policy 308 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) - Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department ↗ |
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