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Drone Rules in Livermore, CA (2026)

2 verified drone rules for Livermore, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Park Drone Restrictions

Radio-controlled devices, expressly including drones, are banned at all times in Springtown Open Space under LMC § 12.75.030(B)(6). The prohibition also covers RC cars, planes, boats, helicopters and models, not just aerial drones.

Livermore Drone Ban at Springtown Open Space

Heavy Restrictions

Livermore Municipal Code § 12.75.030(B)(6)

The following activities shall not be permitted to occur at any time within the Springtown Open Space area: ... 6. Use of radio controlled devices, which includes any device that uses radio signals to wirelessly control the device, such as radio controlled cars, planes, boats, helicopters, models, and drones;

Airport Proximity Rules

Livermore Municipal Airport bars radio-controlled aircraft and drones from the airport operating area outright. The rule sits in the airport rules and regulations chapter and is enforced by the airport manager, not the police department generally.

Drones Barred From Livermore Airport

Heavy Restrictions

Livermore Municipal Code § 11.08.020(D)

D. The use of any contrivance or device that could potentially interfere with safe aircraft operations, e.g., radio-controlled aircraft, go-carts, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, etc., shall not operate on or from the airport operating area.

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Livermore city rules.

Drone Rules in Alameda County