Recent content by shurgot

Just the info I was looking for. Thanks GoLoves!

Hello all, I am planning a trip to Oahu in a month (spring break), and stumbled across some threads and info online about places to drone. This seems to be a bit outdated: Local Drone Regulation but has some good info. I'm a part 107 (remote pilot) license holder, and I've reviewed the Oahu...

Yes! The captain returned my call an indicated that the HB permit entitles you to fly on the beach - just be weary of people around you.

Any word on whether or not you can fly in Huntington Beach - on the coast/sand areas? It's outside the 5 mile radius of any airport. I could not find any city or county laws saying anything other than obey the FAA rules.

I learned all this very quickly after buying a drone first, and then trying to find a place to fly it afterwards - all while living in Los Angeles. There are a few more things you want to be weary of if you're going to fly in a neighborhood. #1 - your neighbors might not like it - so be...

Sounds like you're good to go. You may be able to notify the heli-ports once and advise them of your operating times and locations. Someone on here may have more experience with heli-ports - but from what I understand these apps are overly cautious and identify them as airports. IMO: if...

My suggestion would be to download one of the airspace apps from the app store (Airmap for drones, B4UFly) and see what type of notifications/authorizations would be required. You might get lucky, and simply have to submit electronic notification via the app. The drone itself will still allow...

Nice shots! Is Pismo drone friendly? Seems that it may be the closest beach to Los Angeles that they are allowed.

Apparently you can be fined by the city. I feel as if the permit might be useless... as a recreational flyer - the only area in Hermosa outside of a 5-mile radius of an airport is the beach (and perhaps a few blocks of the strand). As a part 107 flyer you have a bit more room under the Class...

Perhaps this is what he was referring to: LA County Municipal Code: 17.12.425 - Model operation prohibited. No person shall operate any model airplane, boat, helicopter, or similar craft in, on, or over any beach or the Pacific Ocean except in an area that may be established and/or...

Looks like this thread has been inactive for a while - but I might have some useful info as it pertains to Hermosa Beach: The city does indeed require a permit, but in my experience it was pretty painless to get (other than the cost). I am not sure how useful this permit is however - as I was...