New pilot from Rocklin, CA USA

[pelagic_one]

Curious if you had to get any special permission to fly over any of those areas.

You’ll need FAA authorization to fly there, but It’s a simple process outlined here: UAS Data Exchange (LAANC)

Just download one of these convenient mobile apps, as listed on the site, and get your authorization within minutes:

• AirMap
• Kittyhawk

We didn’t see any Sacramento-specific rules against flying there, but a local forum member may always correct me. We did fly around sunrise to get that magic hour, and to avoid flying over anyone or any moving vehicles.