Hi pilots,
I just got a new Mavic 3 Pro and can't wait to try out the 3 lenses.
I have brought myself up-to-speed with all the legal requirements for drone flying, including
After 2 days of researching, I haven't found a place to comfortably fly my drone without worrying about getting a ticket or being frowned upon around the south bay area, silicon valley.
Can any pilots nearby share some tips about where I can fly my drones?
If not, let me reframe my question.
Are the following locations legal to take off / landing?
Honestly I am considering returning the drone if the rules basically doesn't allow me to fly legally.
This is so messed up.
I just got a new Mavic 3 Pro and can't wait to try out the 3 lenses.
I have brought myself up-to-speed with all the legal requirements for drone flying, including
- Registered my drone
- Taken TRUST
- Put register number on my drone body
- Used LANNC to get for FAA airspace regulations
- Maintaining line of sight. 400 ft etc.
After 2 days of researching, I haven't found a place to comfortably fly my drone without worrying about getting a ticket or being frowned upon around the south bay area, silicon valley.
Can any pilots nearby share some tips about where I can fly my drones?
If not, let me reframe my question.
Are the following locations legal to take off / landing?
- Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay?
- This seems promising, I haven't explicitly found a rule on the website saying drones are not allowed
- Local parks?
- According to the following links, parks require a permit -- which takes weeks to apply and costs hundreds, so basically no go?
- https://parks.sccgov.org/plan-your-visit/general-rules-ordinances
- The 5 Best Places to Fly a Drone in San Francisco (2024) | UAV Coach
- Though I know I can take off outside the park, but how far do I need to be away from the park? Can I simply take off in the park's parking lot?
- Highway 1 coast?
- Originally I thought I could film the beautiful CA coastline, and drive to spots like Shark Fin Cove
- Until I found this: Big Sur area Drone Restrictions – B I G S U R D R O N E
- And some discussions here:
- So no go either?
- What about the mountains/wilderness around Milpitas, Los Altos Hills?
- There are private residential areas but can I take off on the road and ascend high so I won't disturb local residents?
- Bayland Park Sunnyvale
- Saw lots of posts recommending that as the Rangers allow it
- But it is forbidden by FAA as it's controlled airspace
Honestly I am considering returning the drone if the rules basically doesn't allow me to fly legally.
This is so messed up.
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