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Drone Rules for Van de Kamp Innovation Center
Los Angeles, California (ca)
• United States
2930 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065, USA
Lat: 34.1139 • Lng: -118.247
Air
Not allowed
Last updated: May 24, 2026
Summary
Flight Status: Restricted. Higher education campus. Under FAA rules, sustained drone flights directly over outdoor student assemblies, courtyards, or campus walkways are prohibited without advanced safety waivers. Takeoff and landing from college property require administrative permission.
Operations Over Campus Assemblies
- FAA Ground Rules: In accordance with FAA Part 107 and recreational guidelines, operating a drone directly over people who are not actively participating in the flight is prohibited. This applies strictly to the outdoor courtyards, parking areas, and walkways of the Van de Kamp campus where students and faculty gather.
- District Property Regulations: While the FAA manages the overarching airspace, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) maintains regulatory authority over its physical grounds. Launching, landing, or operating a drone from campus property is restricted without explicit prior authorization from campus administration.
Proximity to River Transportation Corridors
- Low-Altitude Helicopter Traffic: This facility sits directly adjacent to the Los Angeles River basin, which serves as a primary visual flight path for emergency medical and law enforcement helicopters. Drones operating in this immediate area pose an elevated risk of mid-air conflict.
- Right-of-Way Compliance: Remote pilots must maintain continuous Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) and are legally mandated to immediately yield the right-of-way and ground their aircraft if a manned helicopter approaches the corridor.