Trip to Huntington Beach - can I fly? Seeking Local knowledge

Trivan · Aug 21, 2018

will be heading to HB for a few days. I’ve been doing some research on if taking off and flying on the beach is allowed. I only found the following from the city:
City of Huntington Beach, CA - Huntington Beach Drone Information

Based on this, it does seems as long as one follows the recreational rules it’s allowed. I also found a number of post from 2017 where people say police have given them trouble.
I plan to fly early in the morning, over water, is this allowed?

tcope · Aug 21, 2018

I've flown drones on the beach twice without any issues. However, I was there for a special event which had a permit to rope off two fields. I don't think that would change anything though. I flew in 2016 and again in 2018.

SoCalDude · Aug 25, 2018

I fly HB quite often. In my aerial video playlist, you'll find some HB footage (Pier, Marina, etc)...

My Drone Videos - YouTube

Djr01974 · Aug 26, 2018

I’ve flow down there at dog beach just a little north of HB. no problems as it was kinda early. One guy sat and watched me for a little bit. I think he was amazed. I fly a spark btw but thinking of switching to the air. I think if I had something like a phantom people would react a little different. Btw. Those of you that fly or own the air how do you like it.

Trivan · Aug 30, 2018

Thanks all. I’m back home now. I didn’t get to fly as when I had time the winds were to strong

SoCalDude · Sep 21, 2018

Tallest building in Huntington Beach, California, as seen from the air. Video from a recent flight of my DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone.

This was my first attempt at shooting video on D-Log/H.265.

Djr01974 · Sep 21, 2018

Ha ha I work down the street. Did you launch from the parking lot or across the street somewhere?

SoCalDude · Sep 21, 2018

Djr01974 said:
Ha ha I work down the street. Did you launch from the parking lot or across the street somewhere?

From the top floor of the parking garage adjacent to it. It was a Sunday and was pretty much empty.

Djr01974 · Sep 22, 2018

I just picked up a Mavic Pro today. Haven’t even had a chance to set it up yet. Been running around all day

SoCalDude · Sep 22, 2018

Djr01974 said:
I just picked up a Mavic Pro today. Haven’t even had a chance to set it up yet. Been running around all day

Congratulations! If this your first DJI drone?

Djr01974 · Sep 22, 2018

Oh no. Ive been flying the DJI Spark for almost a year now. She flies great and video is super clear. I've taken quite a few videos. I really was looking at getting something with longer flight time and distance although I was able to get just about a mile and half out of her. I don't really fly far away but knowing that I can and have a stable connection ie ,occusync and fly for a long while is great. I was on the fence between the pro and air. I love the size of the air, but its also WIFI. Once i had the Pro laid out on the kitchen table she isn't really that big.

SoCalDude · Sep 22, 2018

Djr01974 said:
Oh no. Ive been flying the DJI Spark for almost a year now. She flies great and video is super clear. I've taken quite a few videos. I really was looking at getting something with longer flight time and distance although I was able to get just about a mile and half out of her. I don't really fly far away but knowing that I can and have a stable connection ie ,occusync and fly for a long while is great. I was on the fence between the pro and air. I love the size of the air, but its also WIFI. Once i had the Pro laid out on the kitchen table she isn't really that big.

We'll have to go fly around the pier area soon.