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Drone Rules for Griffith Park
Los Angeles, California (CA)
• United States
Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Lat: 34.1366 • Lng: -118.294
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• Added KBUR Class C and LARC Rules drone prohibition for Griffith Park with LA Class B outer rings, mountain lion P-22 territory, and Hollywood Sign TFR context.
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Your proposed edit detailing the drone prohibition in Griffith Park has been approved. This aligns with Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Rules and California Penal Code 402.5, which prohibit all drone operations in city parks. The added context regarding the park's location within Hollywood Burbank Airport's Class C airspace and the presence of the Hollywood Sign enhances understanding of the area's drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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| Summary | — | Griffith Park in the Santa Monica Mountains prohibits all drone operations under LA Recreation and Parks rules and California state law. The park sits below Burbank Airport's Class C airspace and the LA Observatory grounds require special permit use. |
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## Drone Rules - Griffith Park **All drone operations are prohibited** in Griffith Park under LARC Rules and Regulations Section 4.03 and California Penal Code 402.5. ### Airspace / Site Context - Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) Class C lies ~5 miles north; Class C extends over the park - Los Angeles International (KLAX) Class B outer rings also influence the airspace - Griffith Observatory on the hill creates LOS issues and is a frequently photographed target for illicit drones - Park spans 4,310 acres — the largest urban park with natural areas in the US ### Key Rules - KBUR LAANC required for Part 107 in the Class C; prohibited over city parkland - LARC Rules prohibit drone launches from all city recreational areas - Mountain lion P-22 territory within the park; mountain lion harassment is a state crime - Hollywood Sign TFR may activate for special events, further restricting the area ### Source - LA Recreation and Parks: https://www.laparks.org/rnd/rules
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+ ## Drone Rules - Griffith Park + + **All drone operations are prohibited** in Griffith Park under LARC Rules and Regulations Section 4.03 and California Penal Code 402.5. + + ### Airspace / Site Context + - Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) Class C lies ~5 miles north; Class C extends over the park + - Los Angeles International (KLAX) Class B outer rings also influence the airspace + - Griffith Observatory on the hill creates LOS issues and is a frequently photographed target for illicit drones + - Park spans 4,310 acres — the largest urban park with natural areas in the US + + ### Key Rules + - KBUR LAANC required for Part 107 in the Class C; prohibited over city parkland + - LARC Rules prohibit drone launches from all city recreational areas + - Mountain lion P-22 territory within the park; mountain lion harassment is a state crime + - Hollywood Sign TFR may activate for special events, further restricting the area + + ### Source + - LA Recreation and Parks: https://www.laparks.org/rnd/rules +