AREA 805 TEST RANGE
A Strategic Advantage
Area 805 is the cornerstone testing infrastructure—a 500-square-mile FAA-authorized airspace over Camarillo, Oxnard, and the Ventura County coastline. Expected to receive full FAA approval in 2026, this test range enables companies to conduct rigorous testing of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and uncrewed aerial systems in a real-world environment. With air traffic primarily over the ocean and full coordination with Oxnard and Camarillo towers, Area 805 provides a safe, streamlined, and cost-effective alternative to traditional testing facilities.
Value Proposition
Area 805 offers a unique, 500-square-mile testing corridor that seamlessly integrates coastal and oceanic airspace for the advancement of next-generation autonomous flight systems.
Safety
Operations maintain current safety standards through rigorous FAA, UAF, and Department of Airports screening and full coordination with regional air traffic control towers.
Community Assurance
The anticipated 1–3 daily autonomous flights will have minimal impact on air traffic and may actually decrease local noise levels by displacing repetitive training maneuvers like "touch-and-go" landings.
Economic Benefit
By establishing Ventura County as a hub for advanced air mobility, the range attracts high-tech innovation and industry leaders, fostering local job growth and technological prestige.