Drones
USE OF DRONES IN CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
The use of drones is permitted on private property in the City of RPV, as long as the owner of the property consents to such use. The City has designated two (2) locations in City parks for such use: the operation of non-motorized radio-controlled model gliders at Del Cerro Park (2 Park Place) and the operation of motorized radio-controlled model helicopters and drones at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center (30940 Hawthorne Boulevard). At both locations, it is necessary for the operator to have a permit from the City’s Recreation & Parks Department that is issued through a local pilots’ club: Peninsula Silent Flyers: (www.peninsulasilentflyers.com) at Del Cerro Park and the Southern California Organization of Radio-Controlled Helicopters (SCORCH) (contact Darrell Thorp at dfthorp@mac.com) at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center.
For more information, view the Drone Policy below or email parks@rpvca.gov .
Fees: Pay the $10 Annual SCORCH fee to the City of RPV and also $20 Annual fee to SCORCH club.