Recreational drones in Livermore fall under FAA rules plus park launch restrictions; airspace around the Livermore Municipal Airport is Class D.
Recreational drone operators must follow FAA rules including registration of drones over 0.55 lbs, passing the TRUST test, flying under 400 ft, keeping the aircraft in visual line of sight, and yielding to crewed aircraft. Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) is Class D controlled airspace; operating within it requires LAANC authorization from the FAA. Launching or landing from LARPD or city parks requires prior LARPD approval. California Civil Code 1708.8 creates civil liability for using drones to capture images of people in private places.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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