Where to fly a drone in LA

General Drone Discussions
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I notice rules about flying drones everywhere. Can I fly it in a park?

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Yes, you can Fly your Drone Down LA, especially at the park but you need to download, drone apps (B4UFly, Aloft) to check airspace before flying

Stay legal & safe

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You can fly a drone in a park but you need first to do this: Check Federal Laws and Restrictions, Check for Active Wildfire operations, and Check Local Laws and Restrictions because they do change now and then.

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Flying a drone in LA might be challenging due to Federal, and Local laws and restrictions.

By Flying it in a park you should follow the restrictions put in place since you can’t fly it based on your terms.

Its risky!!!

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No, I don’t think. While local drone regulations aimed at governing aerial activities, such as flying over private properties or public parks, may lack legal validity, they can still provoke confrontations with local authorities and result in expensive legal disputes.

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These are the only areas where you are allowed:

  1. MacArthur Park
    Address: 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

  2. Silver Lake Meadows
    Address: 2300 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

  3. Lake Hollywood
    Address: 3160 Canyon Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068

  4. Hermosa Beach Pier
    Address: 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

  5. Wilders Addition Park
    Address: 607 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731

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The Sepulveda Basin’s Apollo XI Model Aircraft Field in the San Fernando Valley permits recreational drone activities.
It serves as the base for the San Fernando Valley RC Flyers, encompassing various aircraft types such as drones, helicopters, electric, gas, turbine, fixed-wing, and park flyers.

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The Apollo XI Model Aircraft Field, situated in the Sepulveda Basin of the San Fernando Valley, permits drone activities for recreational use.
This airfield serves as the hub for the San Fernando Valley RC Flyers, encompassing various aircraft types such as drones, helicopters, electric, gas, turbine, fixed-wing, and park flyers.

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Make sure to consult the B4UFLY app to identify any airspace restrictions and keep an eye out for any Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in effect!

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Drones that tip the scales at less than 250 grams have the liberty to soar nearer to and directly above individuals. However, those that weigh in at 250 grams or above are mandated to maintain a distance of at least 150 meters from parks, industrial complexes, residential areas, and other densely constructed regions. Additionally, should your drone boast a camera, securing an Operator ID from the Civil Aviation Authority is a requisite step.

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Locations for drone flights in LA:

Sepulveda Dam: It’s permissible to fly your drone around the intersection of the 405 and 101 freeways near the Sepulveda Basin.

Hollywood Hills: You have the opportunity to fly your drone in the LA Hollywood Hills, allowing you to capture aerial views of the hills or capture live streaming shots of the area.