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Drone Rules for Plaza de la Raza
Los Angeles, California (ca)
• United States
3540 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
Lat: 34.0668 • Lng: -118.203
Air
Not fully verified
Last updated: May 24, 2026
Summary
Flight Status: Restricted. Located over Lincoln Park and youth facilities. Under FAA rules, sustained drone flights directly over open-air assemblies, park visitors, and recreational areas are prohibited without specific category waivers to protect public safety.
Operations Over Assemblies of People
- FAA Crowd Restrictions: In accordance with FAA Part 107 and recreational guidelines, flying a drone directly over assemblies of people in public parks, recreation centers, or outdoor gathering spaces is prohibited. Drones cannot be operated over anyone who is not directly participating in the flight operation unless the drone meets strict structural weight and blade-guard safety thresholds (Category 1-4 guidelines).
Local Park & Community Safeguards
- Safety & Privacy: The Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center and Plaza de la Raza host daily youth programming, community events, and crowded outdoor activities. Unauthorized low-altitude drone operations over these facilities create immediate safety risks regarding mechanical failures and privacy concerns in areas designated for children and families.
- Manned Aircraft Awareness: Operators must remain vigilant of low-flying police and medical helicopters navigating the nearby interstate corridors (I-5 and I-10) and yield the right-of-way immediately.